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B B's Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Step back in time with this nostalgic peanut butter cookie recipe! A cherished family heirloom from the 1950s, these cookies are delightfully simple yet uniquely delicious. The perfect blend of buttery, peanutty goodness, this recipe uses a special combination of ingredients you won't find anywhere else. Get ready to bake up a batch of pure childhood memories!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 251.9 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for B B's Peanut Butter Cookies

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • not specified in recipe
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

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How to Make B B's Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and mix until well combined.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
  9. Place balls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  10. Use a floured fork to flatten each ball into a criss-cross pattern.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

30g

Carbs

9g

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