Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

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🥜 Classic Peanut Butter Cookies – Warm, Nostalgic & Irresistible

🍪 Introduction

There’s something magical about peanut butter cookies baking in the oven—the rich, nutty aroma, the soft crackle as they cool, and that first melt-in-your-mouth bite. These cookies aren’t just a treat; they’re a memory. Whether it reminds you of childhood afternoons, family kitchens, or simple comfort moments, this recipe brings that feeling right back to life.

Perfectly soft with slightly crisp edges and that signature fork pattern, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to love.

🧾 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

🥄 Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F)
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt

Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugars

  • In another bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Step 4: Add Egg & Vanilla

  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth

Step 5: Combine

  • Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture
  • Stir until a soft dough forms

Step 6: Shape the Cookies

  • Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each)
  • Place on baking tray
  • Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern on top

Step 7: Bake

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden

Step 8: Cool & Enjoy

  • Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack

🍽️ Methods (Tips for Best Results)

  • Use creamy peanut butter for classic texture, or chunky for added crunch
  • Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft
  • Slightly underbake for softer cookies
  • Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking for extra sparkle

📜 History of Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies date back to early 20th-century America, gaining popularity when peanut butter became widely available. The iconic fork-pressed crisscross design was introduced not only for decoration but also to help the dense dough bake evenly. Over time, they became a staple in home baking, especially loved for their simplicity and comforting flavor.

🧁 Formation & Texture

  • Outside: Lightly crisp edges
  • Inside: Soft, tender, and slightly chewy
  • Flavor: Rich, nutty, sweet with a buttery finish

❤️ Lovers of This Recipe

These cookies are adored by:

  • Peanut butter enthusiasts 🥜
  • Kids and families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
  • Home bakers who love quick recipes
  • Anyone who enjoys nostalgic, comforting desserts

🏁 Conclusion

Peanut butter cookies are more than just a sweet snack—they’re a warm hug in cookie form. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and timeless flavor make them a must-have in every baker’s recipe collection.

If you enjoyed making your chocolate dump cake and cloud cake regularly, this recipe will fit perfectly into your baking routine—quick, satisfying, and full of heart ❤️

If you want, I can also give you a soft bakery-style version or a 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe 😊

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