Classic peanut butter cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a crisp edge and rich, nutty flavor.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
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125 grams all-purpose flour
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2.5 grams baking soda
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1.25 grams salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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240 grams creamy peanut butter
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150 grams granulated sugar
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55 grams brown sugar
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1 large egg
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
# Detailed Directions:
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Set oven temperature to 175°C and prepare baking sheets.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
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Beat together peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and blend until homogeneous.
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Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
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Spoon rounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 5 centimeters apart.
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Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
# Helpful Advice:
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For chewier texture, reduce baking time to slightly underbake. Using natural peanut butter enhances flavor but may change dough consistency. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to five days.