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The Best Classic Peanut Butter Cookie

These unique peanut butter cookies and ultimate recipe will become your go-to when the craving hits for something sweet.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 48 Cookies
Calories 190kcal
Author Abbey Sharp

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 375 mL
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 mL
  • 1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
  • 1 cup peanut butter crunchy or smooth (regular, not natural - see tip below), 250 mL
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature, 125 mL
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed, 125 mL
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 75 mL
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla 5 mL
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped peanuts 125 mL, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In a small bowl, whisk flour with baking soda and salt until mixed. Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter with butter and sugars until well blended. Beat in egg, scraping down sides to mix well. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in peanuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
  • Using floured hands, roll dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Place at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheets. Dip the flat base of a glass in flour and gently press on each ball to flatten cookie to a little thicker than 1/4-inch (0.5 cm). Then, dip the tines of a fork in flour and press gently into centre of cookie. Press again at a different angle to form a cross pattern.
  • Bake in centre of preheated oven until golden and just set, 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven. Leave on baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal