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Peanut Butter Cookies
Serves 4
15 mins
193 Kcal
Peanut butter cookies are an excellent classic comforting cookie for indulging your sweet tooth combined with peanut butter's savoury nutty taste, producing a unique, seductive flavour that's almost unbeatable. Whether enjoyed with milk or as a snack on the go, peanut butter cookies will surely please anyone who enjoys sweet-savoury pairings. The peanut butter cookie recipe is simple and takes a short time to prepare. Making these cookies involves mixing peanut butter with butter, sugar, and eggs to form a smooth dough. Finally, that dough ball is sculpted into balls and flattened into the familiar crisscross pattern with a fork. When baked to that golden, the edges are just crispy and chewy at the centre, thus realising the perfect cookie texture. One of the nice things about peanut butter cookies is their versatility. Try mixing in some chocolate chips, oats, or a little sea salt sprinkle to boost cookie flavour. For all individual tastes, the peanut butter cookies recipe can also be adjusted as gluten-free versions and to include natural peanut butter for a healthy take on the same recipe. Peanut butter cookies are always there for the right moment, whether on a special occasion or a regular day at home.
Ingredients required for Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 eggs
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
Cooking steps for Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1Start with the recipe of peanut butter cookies by gathering all the ingredients. For this recipe, you will need 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter at room temperature, 1 cup (250g) peanut butter, 1/2 cup (100g) lightly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) regular granulated sugar, 1 Tsp (5mL) vanilla extract, one large egg at room temperature, and 3/4 Tsp (3g) baking powder.
- 2Begin by preheating your oven to 350 F (175 C).
- 3Then prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat so that your cookies will bake evenly and won't stick to the pan.
- 4Mix these two ingredients in a big bowl. At this point, take the 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature, and using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the peanut butter into a creamy, smooth dough.
- 5Peanut butter gives the dough richness along with a crunch, but butter makes the final cookie slightly softer and tender.
- 6Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to peanut butter and butter mixtures.
- 7Beat the sugars until they're even and well blended in the peanut butter.
- 8Continue blending the sugar dissolved until smooth batter.
- 9Add in 1 large egg and a Tsp of vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 10Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. The baking powder helps the cookies rise slightly, making them soft and chewy.
- 11Add dry ingredients slowly to wet ingredients, mixing slowly so you don't spill flour everywhere. Stir until just combined, making sure there are no pockets of flour in evidence.
- 12Divide the dough into small portions using a Tbsp or a cookie scoop and shape each into small balls. Place them on the baking sheet, maintaining a spacing of about 2 inches for each to ensure that they do not run together as they spread during baking.
- 13Then, place the dough balls on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork in the crisscross pattern on top of each ball.
- 14Bake the peanut butter cookies on a baking sheet in the oven at 375 F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and the centre is just set.
- 15As soon as it is done, take the peanut butter cookies out of the oven and cool them on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 16This recipe of Peanut Butter Cookies combines creamy peanut butter with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, creating a delicious treat for any occasion.
FAQs
How do you make Peanut Butter Cookies without eggs?
The process of making peanut butter cookies without eggs is quite easy. For an eggless version, you can substitute one egg with a mixture of flaxseed meal or chia seeds for every egg. Mix 1 Tbsp of ground flaxseeds (or chia seeds) with 3 Tbsp of water to replace an egg.
How can I achieve chewier or crisper Peanut Butter Cookies?
The texture of peanut butter cookies can easily be adjusted per your requirements. Add more brown sugar or a Tbsp of peanut butter to the dough for a chewier cookie. You could also bake them shorter to make them softer in the centre. When you want them crisper, use more white sugar and bake cookies for a little longer.
Can mix-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts be added to Peanut Butter Cookies?
Of course! You can make your peanut butter cookies anything you like by pressing in chocolate chips, chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or cashews), or even oats into the dough. These add some texture and really flavour your cookies. When you are adding mix-ins, just fold them into the dough lightly so they distribute evenly. Replace the chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate- they're fine-but you can also use white chocolate or peanut butter chips for a yummy twist.