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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Ultimate Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe for Cozy Moments

Delight in these Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, a cozy and easy recipe perfect for any moment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened) use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter substitute with almond butter for nut-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can use coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 large Egg substitute with 1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional to omit if unavailable
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda can substitute with baking powder (increase to 1.5 tsp)
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder can be omitted if baking soda is increased
  • ¼ tsp Salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Mix in 1 cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of packed brown sugar until fluffy. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop out dough and roll into balls, placing them on the baking sheets spaced 2 inches apart. Press down with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerating the dough prevents spreading and enhances softness. Use quality peanut butter for the best flavor.

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