Old-fashioned peanut butter cookies are a classic treat loved by many. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
- Extra peanut butter for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- If desired, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in additional granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
- Optionally, you can make a small indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb and fill it with a small dollop of peanut butter.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the old-fashioned peanut butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Enjoy these deliciously nostalgic peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!