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Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies in Just One Bowl

These Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are easy to make, customizable, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can use light brown sugar for milder taste
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter Can use crunchy for extra texture
  • 1 teaspoon Real Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended
  • 1 large Eggs Can use flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for texture
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Can use kosher salt for different flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add smooth peanut butter, real vanilla extract, and eggs; mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Keep an eye on cookies; they should look slightly underbaked in the center.

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