Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic, delicious treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter flavor. Here’s a simple recipe to make the perfect batch of peanut butter cookies:

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar (for rolling the cookies, optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes) using an electric mixer.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
   • Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Form the Cookies:

   • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll it into a ball. If you want, you can roll each dough ball in sugar for extra sweetness and a nice, sparkly finish.
   • Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.

6. Create the Classic Fork Pattern:

   • Use a fork to press down gently on each cookie dough ball, creating a crisscross pattern. This is the signature peanut butter cookie look!

7. Bake:

   • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The center should still be soft.
   • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These Peanut Butter Cookies are irresistibly delicious—perfectly sweet, a little salty, and full of peanut butter goodness. Enjoy them with a glass of milk, or as an afternoon treat!