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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are a nostalgic treat that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Avoid natural varieties to prevent spreading while baking.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Use at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Ensures sweetness and contributes to structure.
  • 2 large Large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts flavor depth.
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter and softened salted butter together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar, and mix until fluffy and well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  6. Scoop out portions of dough and place them on prepared baking sheets, spaced about 3 inches apart.
  7. Press down gently on each dough ball with a fork to create a cross-hatch pattern.
  8. Bake for 12-13 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze them for later use.

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