Peanut butter cookies are a classic and delightful treat. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop out dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll it into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
- Using a fork, make a crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie by gently pressing down.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies! They are perfect for sharing with friends and family or just savoring as a sweet treat for yourself.
