Description
Peanut Butter Cookies melt in your mouth with a perfect blend of sweet and nutty goodness that makes snack time pure comfort. Crisp edges and tender centers guarantee these treats will disappear faster than you can bake them.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups peanut butter
- 2 cups flour
- 2 eggs
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark corn syrup
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 325 degrees and position a rack in the center.
- Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat mat for easy cookie removal.
- Mix 1 cup butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup dark corn syrup, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a large mixing bowl until completely combined.
- Incorporate 2 eggs one at a time, thoroughly blending after each addition.
- Fold in 2 cups of peanut butter until the mixture becomes smooth and consistent.
- Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the texture becomes light and airy.
- Gradually add 2 cups of flour, stirring until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop, placing portions 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, watching for edges to turn a soft golden brown without darkening too much.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature completely.
Notes
- Softness depends on not overbaking, so watch your cookies carefully and remove them when edges just start turning golden.
- Using room temperature butter and eggs helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed dough that results in softer cookies.
- Natural peanut butter works best for deeper flavor, but smooth commercial brands will give a more consistent texture.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread keeps them soft and prevents them from drying out quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg