Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of baking with these Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies, a timeless treat that perfectly blends crispy edges with a soft, chewy center. Each bite bursts with rich peanut butter flavor, reminiscent of cherished moments spent in grandma’s kitchen. Ideal for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations, these cookies are sure to delight everyone. Simple to prepare and made with basic ingredients, this recipe is perfect for novice bakers and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Whether you enjoy them with a glass of milk or as part of an ice cream sandwich, these cookies are the ultimate comfort snack that brings joy and warmth to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together creamy peanut butter and salted butter until smooth.
- Add light brown sugar and granulated sugar; mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared sheets, spaced three inches apart. Press down gently with a fork.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes until golden brown; cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg