Is there anything more versatile and tastier than creamy peanut butter? You can incorporate it into cakes, drizzle on top of ice cream, or just eat it right off the spoon. And everyone knows peanut butter cookies are a classic cookie recipe. They are just as popular as chocolate chip cookies, if not more! This easy peanut butter cookie recipe is perfect for any time of day, it has a rich peanut butter taste, and is a time saver too! So be sure to print out this recipe because you'll want to use it again and again!
Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup, plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine butter, brown sugar, and 2/3 cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, and beat until creamy.
2. In the same bowl, gradually beat in egg, peanut butter, and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in baking soda and flour, and mix well.
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in 3 3ablespoons of sugar, coating well.
4. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
When you pull these delicious treats out of the oven, you'll probably want to devour them right there! These chewy cookies boast a rich peanut butter taste and are the perfect addition to any family gathering or school bake sale. And your little ones will be eager to help you bake these — and be the official taste-testers~