Description
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies, a timeless treat that evokes sweet memories of baking with grandma. These cookies boast a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a soft, chewy center, making them the perfect addition to lunchboxes, picnics, or cozy evenings at home. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will delight both kids and adults alike. Their rich peanut butter flavor paired with a hint of vanilla makes them irresistible and versatile enough for gatherings or as a delightful snack throughout the week.
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 teaspoon 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 both sugars and mix until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop out dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto prepared sheets; press lightly with a fork to create a cross-hatch pattern.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg