Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that are easy to make and delicious. Here is a simple recipe for homemade peanut butter cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the balls with a fork, making a crisscross pattern on top of the cookies.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies! You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also add chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped peanuts to the dough to make them more delicious.