Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies, where every bite brings back cherished childhood memories. With a perfectly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy center, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. The rich flavor of creamy peanut butter combined with just the right amount of sweetness makes them irresistible. Whether fresh out of the oven or enjoyed later with a glass of milk, these cookies are sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together creamy peanut butter and salted butter until smooth.
- Add light brown sugar and granulated sugar; mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls about 2 tablespoons each and place on baking sheets, three inches apart. Press gently with a fork to create a cross-hatch pattern.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown; cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg