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best peanut butter cookies

smalltownwoman avatar
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

These Best Peanut Butter Cookies are a family favorite. They come together quickly, freeze well and taste amazing! This classic cookie is sure to become one of your favorites.

yield 30 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For best peanut butter cookies

  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    butter softened
  • 1 1/4 c
    chunky peanut butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make best peanut butter cookies

  • 1
    In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • 2
    Using mixer beat butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Add sugars and beat until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix just until incorporated.
  • 3
    Beat flour mixture into butter mixture in 3-4 parts scraping bowl and beaters. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours to overnight.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 5
    Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on parchment covered baking sheets. Using fork make a crisscross pattern. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Cool for ten minutes on the baking sheet and then using spatula carefully remove to cookie cooling racks.
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