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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth Bliss

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth are incredibly easy to make and offer nostalgic comfort from homemade desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter can swap for crunchy
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sweetens and helps structure
  • 1 large Large Egg binds and adds moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional for flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps cookies rise
  • a pinch Salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each scoop.
  4. Using a fork, press down on each cookie to create a crisscross pattern.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still soft.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy with a glass of milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake them. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.

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