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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Nostalgic Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies for Sweet Cravings

Enjoy nostalgic flavors with these Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies—perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky based on preference
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar enhances moisture and adds chewiness
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour may need adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for optimal results.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls.
  5. Place dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
  6. Using a fork, gently press down on each ball to create a criss-cross pattern.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect blend of nostalgia and ease. Adjust baking time based on your oven for best results.

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