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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies offer a nostalgic blend of a crisp exterior and chewy center, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing with loved ones.


Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
  3. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating until fluffy.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to create a cross-hatch pattern.
  8. Bake for 12–13 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and no longer glossy on top.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days.
  • Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough for up to 3 months.
  • Use well-stirred natural peanut butter with extra flour to prevent over-spreading.
  • For smaller cookies, use 1-tablespoon-sized dough balls and bake for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 13g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg