Description
A simple recipe for rich peanut butter cookies with a cracked surface.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball thoroughly in the sugar until completely coated.
- Place the sugared balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centers may still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger peanut butter flavor, use natural peanut butter, but ensure it is well stirred before measuring.
- If the dough is too soft to roll, chill it for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, crinkle cookies, peanut butter, easy cookies, baked dessert