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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, where chewy texture meets melt-in-your-mouth goodness. A comforting treat that’s easy to prepare for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Enhances puffiness and lightness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened but cool.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Contributes moisture.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Avoid natural kinds that may separate.
  • 1 large Egg Helps bind ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your mixing bowls, spatula, and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Ensure to use creamy peanut butter for best results.

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