Description
Grandma’s classic peanut butter cookies deliver nostalgic comfort with rich, crumbly texture and deep nutty flavor. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these simple American treats irresistible for cookie lovers seeking a quick homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 ml) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) white granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ⅓ cups (167 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie preparation.
- Gently microwave butter until softened, ensuring it remains solid and not melted.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a homogeneous wet mixture.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, and baking powder, stirring until the dough reaches a smooth, cohesive texture without visible flour pockets.
- Craft uniform dough spheres using a tablespoon measure, positioning them strategically across the prepared baking surface with adequate spacing.
- Imprint each cookie ball with a fork, creating the quintessential peanut butter cookie crosshatch design – first horizontally, then vertically.
- For an enhanced flavor profile, dust cookies with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt crystals.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven, baking until edges turn pale golden but centers remain tender, approximately 9-10 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to stabilize and develop a perfectly chewy texture for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storing tip: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, ensuring maximum freshness and that classic soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg