Description
Simple recipe for classic peanut butter cookies shaped for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
- Red and green sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract 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 about 1 tablespoon of dough into a small bowl of granulated sugar and roll until coated.
- Roll the sugared dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to press down on each cookie in a crisscross pattern.
- If using, press red or green sprinkles onto the top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a firmer cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling.
- You can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer texture in your cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 11 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, classic cookie, easy cookies