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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Denise Romeo
10 minutes
24 cookies
IntermediateThe criss cross pattern on these yummy cookies evokes childhood memories. They are crispy and light. With chocolate ice cream, they make delicious ice cream sandwiches!
Total Steps
9
Ingredients
7
Tools Needed
11
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup peanut butter
- 1.0 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1.0 stick softened unsalted butter
- 1.0 large egg
- 1.0 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.0 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Step 2
In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth.
3
Step 3
Beat in egg and vanilla.
4
Step 4
Slowly add flour and baking powder and mix to combine.
5
Step 5
Scoop out dough with a tablespoon and roll into balls.
6
Step 6
Place balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7
Step 7
Using a fork, press balls with a crisscross pattern and flatten balls to ½-inch thickness.
8
Step 8
10 to 14 minutes
Bake cookies until lightly golden.
9
Step 9
Cool the cookies on a wire rack and then store in an airtight container.
Tools & Equipment
mixing bowl
measuring cups
measuring spoons
hand mixer
tablespoon
parchment paper
baking sheet
fork
oven
wire rack
airtight container