School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Cookies
Transport yourself back to the sweet simplicity of childhood with these School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Cookies—soft, chewy, and bursting with rich, nutty flavor. This nostalgic recipe is a throwback to the days of golden-brown treats served on lunch trays, featuring a perfectly balanced mix of creamy peanut butter, buttery richness, and a delightful hint of vanilla. The signature crisscross fork pattern gives these cookies their classic look, while their slightly underbaked centers ensure a satisfyingly tender bite. Ready in under 30 minutes and yielding two dozen cookies, they’re perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself). Whether paired with a cold glass of milk or savored as a nostalgic dessert, these peanut butter cookies will quickly become a household favorite. Keywords: peanut butter cookies, school cafeteria cookie recipe, nostalgic cookies, homemade cookies, chewy peanut butter cookie recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 5
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 7
Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Using a fork dipped in granulated sugar, gently press each dough ball twice in a crisscross pattern to flatten slightly.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they'll firm up as the cookies cool.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Enjoy your delicious School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Cookies with a glass of milk or as a nostalgic treat anytime!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1094.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5277.4 |
| Total Fat 317.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 145.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 702.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3617.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 552.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 338.8g | |
| Protein 92.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 157.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 357.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2024.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories