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Soft Peanut Butter Cookie

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies That Just Melt in Your Mouth

These Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are delightfully rich, easy to prepare, and take under 30 minutes to bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Crunchy peanut butter can be used for a twist.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Let it sit out for a bit before mixing.
  • 1 large egg Can use a flaxseed mixture for a vegan alternative.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar works great too!
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Consider honey for a healthier option.
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Use a gluten-free blend for a friendly alternative.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps your cookies rise and stay soft.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances all the delicious flavors.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Feel free to swap it with almond extract.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Adds sweet, melty deliciousness!

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend creamy peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until beautifully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add it to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Create a crisscross pattern on each cookie using a fork.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing to keep cookies soft; let butter soften not melt for better blending.

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