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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Florence Jackson

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

There aren't many cookies that are as recognizable as Classic Peanut Butter Cookies. These are made with a whole lot of peanut butter and a whole lot of love. They smell incredible, require no chill time and are so easy to make! These transport well and are a great snack to have on hand for on the go.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 113 g Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 85 g Granulated Sugar
  • 85 g Light Brown Soft Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 220 g Peanut Butter Creamy preferred
  • 175 g All Purpose Flour Plain Flour
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉/175℃. Line 2 large baking trays.
  2. In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and both sugars on a medium/high speed for about 3 minutes. Add in the egg, peanut butter and vanilla and combine again.
  3. Add in the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix until all combined to a thick cookie dough.
  4. Place tablespoon sized balls of dough on the lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  5. Press indents into the cookies in a criss cross pattern. Bake 10 minutes, until just golden.
  6. Remove and let cool before serving!