Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible simplicity of Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies, where buttery richness meets the nutty goodness of creamy peanut butter. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are made with just six pantry-friendly ingredients, including softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of pure vanilla extract, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor. The dough is easy to work with, making it ideal for rolling and shaping into your preferred cookie design. A quick 15-minute prep and 18-minute bake time mean these cookies can be whipped up in no time, whether for a cozy afternoon snack or a crowd-pleasing dessert. Optional forked crisscross patterns add a charming, nostalgic appearance. With their tender crumb and delightful peanut butter flavor, these shortbread cookies are sure to become your next go-to recipe. Serve with a glass of milk or package them as a thoughtful homemade gift!
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Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 120 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and peanut butter together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
Add the powdered sugar and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be thick.
Step 7
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gently knead it a few times to ensure it comes together into a cohesive ball.
Step 8
Roll the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or shape the dough into rounds (about 2 inches in diameter) by hand.
Step 9
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 10
Optional: Use a fork to make a crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie for a traditional peanut butter cookie look.
Step 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Step 12
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 13
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (694.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3617.7 |
| Total Fat 246.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 128.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 495.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1743.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 309.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 110.3g | |
| Protein 56.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 157.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1066.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories