Here’s a classic recipe for delicious peanut butter cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Peanut Butter and Eggs:
- Add the creamy peanut butter to the butter-sugar mixture and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Form Dough Balls:
- Optionally, you can roll portions of the dough into balls and coat them in additional granulated sugar for a slightly crunchy exterior.
7. Place on Baking Sheets:
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
8. Flatten and Bake:
- Use a fork to flatten each cookie slightly, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy:
- Once cooled, enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
These cookies should have a soft and chewy texture with a classic peanut butter flavor. Feel free to adjust the recipe to your preferences and add ingredients like chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired. Happy baking!