Helen's Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly rich, Helen’s Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate homemade treat that will delight any peanut butter lover. Perfectly balanced with a blend of creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, these cookies offer a comforting sweetness with a tender texture that melts in your mouth. Crafted in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this easy recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros looking for a quick crowd-pleaser. Highlighted by the classic crisscross fork pattern, these golden-brown cookies bake up beautifully and remain deliciously moist for days. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk or shared at gatherings, Helen’s Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect nostalgic dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, scoop out dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7
Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork, making a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy your delicious Helen's Peanut Butter Cookies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (644.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2944.7 |
| Total Fat 161.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 444.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1856.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 339.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 209.4g | |
| Protein 52.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 231.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1137.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories