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🍪 My Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies 🍪
Buttery, soft, and loaded with rich peanut flavor—these cookies are a timeless treat that brings back childhood memories and satisfies cookie lovers of all ages.
📝 Introduction
Peanut butter cookies are a nostalgic classic, beloved for their tender crumb, creamy richness, and signature crisscross fork marks. This recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and salty, crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Whether you’re baking them for family, friends, or just a moment of self-indulgence, these cookies never disappoint.
🧾 History
Peanut butter cookies trace their origins to the early 20th century in the United States. George Washington Carver, the American agricultural scientist, is often credited with promoting the use of peanuts in cooking. Recipes using peanut butter became popular in the 1930s, and it was in 1936 that the crisscross pattern made with a fork became a signature look. Ever since, these cookies have been a staple in homes across America and beyond.
🛠️ Ingredients
For about 24 cookies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky — your choice!)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
🍴 Instructions & Methods
1. Cream the Butters & Sugars
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base that’s rich and flavorful.
2. Add Egg & Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Mix until fully incorporated and a soft dough forms.
5. Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour for better texture and flavor.
6. Shape the Cookies
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on each ball, flattening them slightly.
7. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly soft—that’s perfect!
8. Cool & Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
💘 For the Lovers
Peanut butter cookie lovers will adore this recipe for its simplicity and heartwarming flavor. Pair it with a glass of cold milk, a mug of hot cocoa, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert worth sharing—or not!
🧪 Formation
This cookie dough forms beautifully. The peanut butter adds fat and flavor, while brown sugar contributes chewiness. Chilling the dough helps prevent overspreading and enhances the rich peanut flavor. Perfectly round edges and that fork-marked top? Chef’s kiss!
🧁 Conclusion
These peanut butter cookies are a must-have in any home baker’s collection. Quick to make, deeply satisfying, and made with love—just one bite will make you understand why they’ve stood the test of time.
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