Best ever traditional peanut butter cookies

Best ever traditional peanut butter cookies

What You Will Require for This Recipe

Components for preparing peanut butter cookies on a countertop.

Peanut Butter: I prefer to use creamy peanut butter for this recipe; however, you may certainly opt for chunky peanut butter instead. If you choose to use natural peanut butter, ensure that you mix it thoroughly before incorporating it.

Brown Sugar: You have the option to use either light or dark brown sugar in this peanut butter cookie recipe. Dark brown sugar will provide a subtly more caramel-like taste.

1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder, then whisk them to ensure they are well combined.

2. In a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Incorporate the peanut butter and mix until fully blended.

3. Incorporate the egg at room temperature along with the vanilla extract, then scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again.

4. Introduce the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.

The dough for peanut butter cookies is being rolled and pressed with a fork.

5. Shape the cookie dough into one-inch balls and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Use a fork to flatten the cookie dough balls in a criss-cross design. Bake the cookies for approximately 8 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, as they need to firm up before being moved.

Tips That Make a Difference

Chill, but avoid overchilling: Slice the dough when it is firm yet still pliable—approximately 30–45 minutes in the refrigerator. If it becomes too cold, the chocolate may crack.

Utilize a serrated knife: A warm, sharp knife smoothly cuts through the log, ensuring clean swirls.

Maintain cool dough while shaping: If your kitchen is warm or the dough becomes soft, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes before rolling or slicing.

Creamy peanut butter is also suitable: However, chunky peanut butter adds texture and helps balance the chocolate layer.

Incorporating peanut butter into cookies results in a delightful soft consistency with a delicate, velvety crumb. These classic peanut butter cookies are sure to please any crowd.

You can prepare them days in advance for immediate enjoyment at any time, and they are remarkably simple to make! The most challenging aspect is exercising patience while allowing them to set after being removed from the oven. For an additional cookie recipe featuring peanut butter, consider trying my Easy No Bake Cookies!

Pro Tips for This Recipe

You should bake the cookies until they are nearly finished, at which point the edges will begin to change color. They will continue to bake and firm up due to the residual heat from within after being removed from the oven.

Ensure that you measure your flour accurately! The most frequent error is adding an excessive amount of flour to the recipe. The simplest and most effective method for measuring flour is by utilizing a scale. If you do not possess one, fluff the flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and level it off with a knife. Should you have any inquiries regarding flour measurement, please refer to the YouTube video I created on the subject.

The cookies will be extremely soft immediately after coming out of the oven, so allow them to rest on the baking sheets for a short period before transferring them to a wire rack; once cooled, they will become firm enough to handle and quite delectable.

Store them in an airtight container for up to a week for delightful treats at any time.

Three peanut butter cookies beside a glass of milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do they have fork marks?

Peanut butter cookies are denser than most varieties and do not spread significantly in the oven; without the fork marks to flatten and press them down, they would not bake evenly.

How to Achieve the Ideal Fork Mark Pattern

To create the perfect fork mark or crisscross pattern, consider using skewers instead of a fork. I utilized my reliable wooden skewers, broke a few in half, arranged four together, and pressed down. Although it required more time, I achieved the picture-perfect cookies I envisioned. A fork is also effective; however, try to select one with long tines. For a clean release, pull the fork away rather than lifting it up, or if using skewers, attempt to twist them.

What is the best peanut butter to use for these cookies?

For optimal results, I recommend using a smooth, salted peanut butter. There is no necessity to use sweetened peanut butter, but if that is what you have available, it will suffice; you may want to reduce the sugar by 2 tablespoons, however. If you are using a natural peanut butter without stabilizers, ensure that you mix it thoroughly before use.

The jar opens quite effectively. The oil-laden top of the jar will result in cookies that are very runny.

Any brand that you find enjoyable in its plain form will work wonderfully for this peanut butter cookie recipe!

Should You Chill the Dough Before Baking?

No, there is no requirement to chill the cookie dough; however, if you prefer to prepare the dough in advance and chill it, the cookies will still bake perfectly.

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Notes

You will bake the cookies until they are nearly finished. They will firm up and keep baking due to the residual heat inside after being removed from the oven.

They will be extremely soft immediately after coming out of the oven, so allow them to rest for a period; once cooled, they will become firm enough to handle and quite tasty.

If your peanut butter is not salty, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the batter.

A great peanut butter cookies recipe to try !!
INGREDIENTS

• Peanut butter cookies2/3 cup Skippy Peanut Butter 150mL
• 1/2 cup Imperial Margarine 125mL
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 125mL
• 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 125mL
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla 5mL
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour 375mL
• 1 tsp baking soda 5mL
• 1/4 tsp salt 1mL

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In bowl, cream together Skippy Peanut Butter, margarine, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into peanut butter mixture.
3. Shape into 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with fork.
4. Bake at 350 F (180 C) 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on rack. The peanut butter cookies is ready...nice ! Enjoy !
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