classic peanut butter cookies

Recipe by
Angela (Grammy) Derby
Charlotte, NC

One of the best and most favorite cookie of all-time!

yield 3 -4 dozen
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For classic peanut butter cookies

  • 1 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 c
    smooth peanut butter (or crunchy...your choice)
  • 1 c
    white sugar
  • 1 c
    light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda

How To Make classic peanut butter cookies

  • 1
    Cream butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Refrigerate dough 1 hour.
  • 3
    Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making the classic crisscross pattern.
  • 4
    Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 8-10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown. Careful not to over-bake or they'll be dry.

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