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Best Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

The best, classic, quick and easy homemade peanut butter cookies recipe, requiring simple ingredients. Soft and chewy with a sugar coating.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 Cookies
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and mix until just combined.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to make the dough easier to handle. 
  • Scoop out small portions of the dough and make little balls.
  • Roll them in a bowl of granulated sugar.
  • Place them on a cookie tray, lined with parchment paper. 
  • Press the fork on top of the cookie balls to make a criss-cross pattern. 
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm.
  • Remove from oven and let them cool completely. Enjoy! 

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a cookie jar at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 95mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg