Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter lovers, rejoice! These Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are a dream come true.

Rich, chewy, and utterly delicious, they’re packed with peanut butter goodness.

With a perfect balance of crunch and softness, these classic treats are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, whichever you prefer)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter and butter until smooth and creamy.

Gradually add the white granulated sugar and brown sugar to the peanut butter mixture.

Beat until well combined and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until a dough forms.

Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each.

Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Flatten the dough balls slightly with a fork or your fingers.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 7 cookies.

Notes

Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter, whichever you prefer, as it won’t affect the final texture. Make sure your butter is at room temperature, as this will help with the creaming process.

Don’t overbeat the peanut butter mixture, as it can lead to tough cookies.

When adding the flour mixture, mix until just combined – don’t overmix. If you want a crisscross pattern on top of your cookies, press the tines of a fork gently onto the dough balls before baking.

These cookies will be soft and chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside when baked correctly.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 24g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 4g