Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

The simple combination of savory but sweet peanut butter incorporated into a smooth, buttery dough gives this cookie its signature nutty flavor.



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Servings: about 36 cookies
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 32 mins
Related Categories: Cookies, Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup
    butter, softened
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  • 1/2 cup
    peanut butter
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  • 1/2 cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 1/2 cup
    packed brown sugar or 1/4 cup honey
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    baking powder
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  • egg
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 1-1/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
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    Granulated sugar
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Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in additional granulated sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the tines of a fork, flatten balls by making crisscross marks on top. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 36 cookies.

To Store
Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 87, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate .5, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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