Peanut Butter Cookie
These easy-to-make peanut butter cookies showcase a delightful blend of peanut butter and brown sugar, making for a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter creamy texture, rich flavor
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, adds moisture
- 1/4 cup sugar sweetness
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed, contributes moisture and depth
- 1 large egg binds ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour structure
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda aids in leavening
- 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
- 2 tablespoons sugar optional for topping, adds sweetness
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by creaming together the softened unsalted butter and peanut butter in a mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the white sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture. Continue to beat everything together until the sugars are well combined and the mixture appears smooth.
- Crack the large egg into the bowl and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix these wet ingredients into the butter and sugar until they are fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing only until just combined.
- If you choose to use the optional sugar topping, prepare a small dish with the sugar now.
Baking
- Preheat your oven now if you haven't already.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough using a cookie scoop or spoon and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about two inches apart.
- Before baking, if you’re using the optional topping, sprinkle a little sugar on each dough ball.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they are lightly golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the butter is softened, not melted; this helps create that airy cookie texture. Don't overmix the dough to keep cookies light.