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Bakery Style Peanut Butter Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars
  1. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add Egg and Vanilla
  1. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape Cookies
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake Cookies
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a fun variation, add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough before baking.

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