Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
These Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple cookie with tons of flavor and a delicious texture. These cookies have that classic peanut butter taste and are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 109kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- granulated sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- NOTE: For the best results, chill the dough for at least 3 hours.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended. Beat in the egg until well blended.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture until well blended.
- Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Place in refrigerator to chill for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator.
- Roll the dough into 36 to 40 balls and roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet.
- Using a fork dipped in water, make a crisscross on the cookies while gently pressing down.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Variations to try
- Use chunky peanut butter
- Add chocolate chips
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg