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stack of peanut butter cookies on a white plate
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5 from 64 votes

Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

There are no shortcuts when it comes to making a Classic Peanut Butter Cookie. The best peanut butter cookies are made from simple pantry ingredients and time-tested recipes.
Don't bother with trendy recipes using 3 or 4 ingredients, you'll be disappointed.
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Cookie
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 144kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour scoop and level to measure
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a medium mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  • Add butter and sugars to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. creaming the ingredients until light and fluffy.
  • Add the peanut butter and mix until creamy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and continue to mix until well blended.
  • Set the mixer on low speed and slowly add in the flour mixture until just combined. Don't overmix!
  • Scoop out the dough and shape into balls (about 2 tablespoon each). Place the balls on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Using a dinner fork flatten the cookies slightly, then turn the fork going in the opposite direction and flatten just slightly again. This will give you the classic crisscross pattern.
  • Place the baking sheets on two center racks of the preheated oven. Bake for 9 -10 minutes. The cookies will appear pale and slightly under-baked, which is okay. They will continue to form and harden a bit as they cool.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to let them cool completely.
  • Store the cookies and an airtight container for up to 5 days. These cookies also freeze well.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg