Jan's Peanut Butter Cookies

Indulge in the nostalgic comfort of Jan's Peanut Butter Cookies, a bakery-style treat that blends rich, creamy peanut butter with the perfect balance of sweetness from granulated and light brown sugar. These cookies come together effortlessly with a quick 15-minute prep time, followed by just 10 minutes in the oven. Featuring a signature crisscross pattern and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these classic cookies are a delightful crowd-pleaser. Made with pantry staples like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, this recipe is perfect for whipping up a batch whenever the craving strikes. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or save some for later—they store beautifully in an airtight container for up to a week. Ideal for a cozy snack or holiday gift, this peanut butter cookie recipe is a must-try for any cookie enthusiast!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 250 grams creamy peanut butter
• 150 grams granulated sugar
• 100 grams light brown sugar, packed
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy, using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions of dough (or use a cookie scoop) and roll them into balls.

Step 7

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball.

Step 8

Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to create a crisscross pattern.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake—they should look slightly underdone in the center.

Step 10

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk, or store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(876.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4085.7

Total Fat 230.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 440.6mg	0%
Sodium 3651.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 456.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 271.8g
Protein 90.4g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 319.7mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2012.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 42.9%