These tasty Peanut Butter Cookies are a standard for a reason. They are a little crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside.
INGREDIENTS
– 1 & 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda– 1/4 teaspoon salt– 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened– 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar– 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light or dark brown sugar– 1 cup (255g) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)– 1 large egg– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 1 cup (113g) peanuts (optional)*
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cover baking sheets with parchment or silicone. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 1
INSTRUCTIONS
Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until frothy with a medium-speed electric mixer. Add egg and vanilla, stir thoroughly.
Step 2
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until incorporated or a few flour streaks remain. Mix in peanuts.
Step 3
Two-tablespoon quantities of dough are dropped onto prepared pans. Flatten and cross-hatch the cookies using a fork. Bake one pan at a time for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.
Step 4
Cool cookies on pan on wire rack for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.