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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies for Nostalgic Snacking

These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies combine nostalgia and taste, featuring a crispy exterior and soft center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter avoid natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup salted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour avoid substituting without adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together peanut butter and salted butter until smooth. Add light brown sugar and granulated sugar, mix until fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, stirring in vanilla extract afterwards.
  4. Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl, then add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into balls and place on the baking sheets, pressing down with a fork for a cross-hatch pattern.
  6. Bake for 12-13 minutes until golden brown, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Overmixing can result in tough cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.

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