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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy Soft Peanut Butter Cookies


  • Author: Emily Parker
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft peanut butter cookies with a crunchy texture from whole roasted peanuts.


Ingredients

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  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (13 1/3 ounces; 385 g)
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks; 225 g), at room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (7 1/2 ounces; 215 g)
  • 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces; 150 g) granulated sugar, plus 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces; 100 g) for rolling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole roasted peanuts (5 ounces; 140 g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in whole peanuts.
  7. Scoop dough into balls, roll in extra sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  8. Flatten slightly with a fork.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
  • Crunchy peanut butter adds texture, but smooth works too.
  • Don't overbake for soft cookies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies