Here’s a big, detailed recipe write-up for the cookies you’ve shown — which look like the timeless classic Peanut Butter Cookies. 🥜🍪
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
🌟 Introduction
Few cookies are as nostalgic as the peanut butter cookie. Recognizable by the signature fork crosshatch pattern, these cookies have been warming homes for nearly a century. Their nutty richness, balanced sweetness, and soft–yet-slightly-crisp texture make them universally loved. Perfect for lunchboxes, bake sales, or simply enjoying with a cold glass of milk, these cookies have stood the test of time as one of America’s most cherished desserts.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
🍴 Instructions
- Prepare oven & pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll between palms, and place on baking sheet. Flatten each ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
🔬 Methods (Tips & Variations)
- Crunchy texture: Add chopped peanuts or use crunchy peanut butter.
- Chewier cookies: Slightly underbake and let cool on the tray.
- Gluten-free option: Use almond flour or oat flour.
- Extra indulgence: Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate.
📜 History
The peanut butter cookie became popular in the 1930s after peanut butter itself grew in demand in the U.S. The first printed recipe appeared in 1910s cookbooks, and by the 1930s, Pillsbury’s iconic crisscross fork design became the signature look we know today.
🌱 Benefits
- Protein-rich: Thanks to peanut butter, these cookies provide plant-based protein.
- Energy booster: Perfect snack for quick energy.
- Heart-healthy fats: Peanuts contain monounsaturated fats that support heart health.
🏗️ Formation (Why They Look This Way)
The fork marks are not only decorative but also functional. Peanut butter dough is dense, so pressing the dough helps it bake evenly and prevents overly thick centers.
❤️ Lovers of This Recipe
- Kids love them with milk.
- Adults enjoy them with coffee or tea.
- Bakers cherish them as a timeless comfort cookie.
🍽️ Nutrition (per cookie, approx.)
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
🏁 Conclusion
Peanut butter cookies are more than just a treat; they are a bite of history and comfort. Easy to make, endlessly versatile, and universally loved, they will continue to be passed down through kitchens for generations.
❤️ Final Word for the Cookie Lovers
To every cookie lover, these peanut butter cookies are a hug in edible form. Share them with friends, bake them with your kids, or enjoy them quietly with a book — they’re meant to be loved in every way.
👉 Would you like me to also give you a 3-ingredient “super simple” version of these cookies (just peanut butter, sugar, and egg), alongside this classic one?