Peanut Butter Cookies

These Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are as timeless as they are delicious. One batch makes over 50 cookies, so plan on lots of neighbors asking for this recipe.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Makes

Calories 144kcal

Author Pretty Providence

Ingredients

1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Sugar
1 ¼ Cups Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla
1 ½ Cups Peanut Butter I use chunky, but either works just fine.
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
½ Teaspoon Salt
2 ¼ Cups Flour

Instructions

Cream together butter and sugars. Add in eggs and vanilla and blend until combined.
Add peanut butter, baking soda and salt.
Add flour until just combined.
Scoop in small balls onto cookie sheets, and make indentations with fork if desired.
Bake for 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Place cookies on cooling racks to cool.

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Notes

Pro Tips:

Before we dive into the goodness of the recipe, here are some handy tips to ensure your cookies turn out perfect every single time:

Quality Matters: Always use high-quality, fresh peanut butter. This ensures a rich and authentic peanut flavor.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature. This helps the ingredients combine better, resulting in a smoother dough.
Chill the Dough: If time allows, and you prefer a chewier texture, chill the dough for at least an hour before baking. This helps the flavors meld, but is just a bonus, they are still great without this step.
For a Crunchy Edge and Soft Center: Make sure to slightly press the cookies with a fork before baking. This not only gives them that classic peanut butter cookie look but also aids in even baking.
Store Properly: Peanut butter cookies can go stale quickly. Keep them in an airtight container to ensure they remain fresh for days.
Customize: Feel free to add in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for a fun twist on this classic treat. We like to add chocolate chips into a small part of our batter, see what that looks like in the image below.

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