Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

These quick and easy peanut butter cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Adapted from a favorite cookie magazine recipe, they're incredibly simple to make and disappear just as fast. Enjoy the perfectly chewy texture and irresistible peanut butter flavor. (They're also fantastic with almond butter!)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 153 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies

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How to Make Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup peanut butter (or almond butter), ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup packed brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup chocolate chips (or chunks) using a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Roll dough into 1 ¼-inch balls.
  6. Place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Gently flatten each ball with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

13g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies?

Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies?

Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies has approximately 153 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies are Peanut Butter, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Baking Soda, Egg, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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