Granny’s Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Delightfully comforting peanut butter cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, ensuring a rich flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened ensures a tender texture
- 1.5 cups peanut butter (no sugar added, crunchy recommended) adds richness and texture
- 1 cup granulated sugar provides sweetness
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed adds moisture and depth of flavor
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten binds ingredients and adds moisture
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract enhances overall flavor
Dry Ingredients
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda helps with leavening
- 1 teaspoon baking powder adds lift
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt balances sweetness
- 2 tablespoons sugar for rolling adds sweetness and texture on the outside
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by preheating the oven to your desired temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the slightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract, blending well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough into small balls and roll them in sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently press down on each dough ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze them.