I love whipping up a batch of classic peanut butter cookies just like grandma use to make. The fresh scent is super comforting and don’t forget that peanut butter is good for you. Just like anything eat these Classic Peanut Butter Cookie with moderation. In this post find my easy recipe and baking tips.
Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Easy To Make
It just so happens I always have peanut butter on hand. This time of year there is a big container of regular peanut butter from Christmas and other holiday baking left over. The comforting scents of home along with the oven heating up the house is just PERFECT during the cooler season. Below are the basic ingredients needed to create this yummy cookie. Don’t be afraid and experiment with the new honey roast varieties peanut butters.
If you would rather not use an electric mixer this recipe is perfect made old school. You can easily move these ingredients around in a large bowl with sturdy wooden spoon. Hand mixers are useful for this recipe as well. Below are the steps to create this cookie in a flash!
Optional: Add about 1/3 cup of chopped peanuts to the cookie before baking.
This version is from a print note card in the recipe box I have from my Father. I encourage you to start your own printed copy of favorite recipes. Be sure to leave space on the note card or paper to add personal notes.
Be sure to make sure you always have Peanut Butter on hand. It not only makes a yummy sandwich but plenty of other creative treats I share on my website.
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Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Level: Easy
Servings: 2 Dozen
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, room temp
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , lightly packed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg large, room temp
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
Directions
- Preheat over to 350F
- Sift flour and baking powder together then whisk to combine. Cream butter and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle
attachment. You can add an optional 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt. - Add peanut butter and mix until incorporated.
Mix in egg and vanilla extract then add flour mixture and beat until
incorporated. - Roll dough into one inch balls and place on baking sheet lined with
parchment paper. - Flatten cookies with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake cookies for about 10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet, they need to set
up before being transferred.
Notes:
These taste amazing out of the oven and even after freezing for later date!
Psss…. like the PLANT LADY Mug my sister in law and niece gave me for Christmas? Its by RAE DUNN and I absolutely love it!
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Happy Baking,
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