Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies
Discover the ultimate peanut butter cookies, packed with a rich flavor and a perfect balance of softness and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutrients Per Serving
| Calories: | 258 |
|---|---|
| Calories from Fat: | 126 |
| Fat: | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 31 g |
| Cholesterol: | 36 mg |
| Protein: | 5 g |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sodium: | 303 mg |
Directions
- Place oven rack just above oven center. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt. Stir into butter mixture until well-blended.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Gently flatten each ball with fork in a criss-cross pattern. Bake in the top half of 375°F oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies from sheets; cool on wire racks.
Nutrients Per Serving
| Calories: | 258 |
|---|---|
| Calories from Fat: | 126 |
| Fat: | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 31 g |
| Cholesterol: | 36 mg |
| Protein: | 5 g |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sodium: | 303 mg |
