Description
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat that takes you back to simpler times. With a crispy golden-brown exterior and a soft, chewy center, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering, a school lunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. They’re packed with rich peanut butter flavor that will leave everyone reaching for seconds. Not only are they easy to make, but they can also be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delightful cookies that evoke warm memories and comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and salted butter until smooth.
- Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar; mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time and then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls, place on baking sheets spaced apart, and flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes until golden brown; cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg