The Best Peanut Butter Cookies in the World
Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor, these truly are *The Best Peanut Butter Cookies in the World*. Made with a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter, sweet brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are delightfully tender with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rolled in sugar for a delightful crisp on the outside and adorned with an iconic crisscross fork pattern, they’re as classic as they are irresistible. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready to bake in under 10, this crowd-pleasing recipe is a must for any cookie lover. Whether served fresh with a glass of milk or as part of a dessert spread, these homemade peanut butter cookies will become your go-to treat for every occasion! Perfect for peanut butter fans, easy baking projects, or satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 120 grams light brown sugar, packed
- 200 grams creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 50 grams granulated sugar (for rolling)
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 unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well 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 until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, form the dough into balls (approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per ball).
Step 7
Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat them lightly.
Step 8
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Step 9
Flatten each dough ball slightly with the tines of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Step 11
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 12
Enjoy your delicious, homemade peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (837.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3831.8 |
| Total Fat 205.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 78.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 440.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3438.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 457.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 286.0g | |
| Protein 76.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 303.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1709.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories