The kids love chocolate chip cookies and M&M cookies, but we have to make peanut butter cookies from time to time because daddy doesn’t like chocolate. His favorite cookies have always been this recipe for peanut butter cookies. These beloved cookies are irresistibly soft, generously packed with rich peanut butter, and altogether addicting. It’s a joy to see how eager the little ones are, their tiny hands reaching out in anticipation to grab the first warm cookie as soon as they come out of the oven!
Is Peanut Butter Healthy?
Peanut butter can be a nutritious choice when consumed in moderation. It is a fantastic source of protein but also contains a fair amount of fat. According to the guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration, true peanut butter must consist of at least 90% peanuts. Be cautious, though, as some brands may add hydrogenated oils or palm oils that detract from its health benefits. For those interested in finding the best options, Healthline provides an excellent article listing the five healthiest peanut butters, complete with insights into the pros and cons of each brand. The 5 Healthiest Peanut Butters to Buy
Peanut Butter Cookies Preparation, Servings, and Storage
Making peanut butter cookies is not only simple but also a delightful activity for the kids. They particularly enjoy the fun of creating the signature crisscross pattern on top of the dough balls with a fork. From start to finish, you can have a batch of these delicious cookies ready in less than an hour—this includes a quick 30-minute refrigeration of the dough. This delightful recipe yields about 48 incredibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth cookies, all made with love for my prince charming.
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of fresh peanut butter cookies wafting through the house. Enjoyed warm straight from the oven, these treats are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. If you find yourself with any leftovers (which is rare!), they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, these cookies freeze beautifully and can remain in freezer bags for up to three months.
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Equipment
- 4 Sheet pans
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter (softented)
- 1 cup White sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1½ cup Peanut butter (creamy)
- 3 cups All Purpose flour
- 1½ tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Using the paddle attachment on the stand mixer, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and peanut butter and mix to combine the ingredients.
- Measure all the dry ingredients into the mixer bowl and slowly stir the ingredients until all the flour is mixed into the dough.
- Remove the mixer bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator. Using your hands, roll dough into approximately 1½ tablespoon balls. Place 12 balls on a sheet pan and make a crisscross pattern on the top of each dough ball by lightly pressing the ball with the prongs of a fork.
- Return the dough to the refrigerator between batches. In a standard sized home oven, 2 pans can be baked at a time.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to the cooling rack to further cool down.
- Continue steps 6-9 for the remaining cookies.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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