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Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies That Taste Like Home

Enjoy nostalgic Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies filled with rich flavor and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter traditional varieties like Jif or Skippy
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Dry Mix
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine softened butter and peanut butter. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2–3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Add granulated and brown sugars, and beat for another 2–3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place on baking sheets and crisscross with a fork.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, measure ingredients accurately and avoid overmixing the dough. Try adding chocolate chips or using crunchy peanut butter for variations.

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