Peanut Butter Cookies
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 125g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g smooth peanut butter
- 150g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream Together the Butter and Sugars. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer. You want it to be pale and almost doubled in volume.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Don’t overmix at this stage. Just ensure everything is nicely incorporated.
- Stir in the Peanut Butter. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth. The mixture might look a little thick – that’s perfectly normal.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the baking soda is evenly distributed.
- Gradually Add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies. Stop mixing when you no longer see streaks of flour.
- Chill the Dough. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This is crucial! Chilling prevents the cookies from spreading too thin during baking. I sometimes leave it in for an hour if I’m doing other things.
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll and Shape the Cookies. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. Use a fork to flatten each cookie, pressing down in a criss-cross pattern. This not only looks pretty but also helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn easily.
- Cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking. Enjoy!