Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Gourmet Thick Peanut Butter Cookies. Each cookie is a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and sweetness, creating a warm, chewy delight that melts in your mouth. With a rustic golden edge and a soft center, these cookies evoke nostalgic memories of homemade goodness. Ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying solo, they promise an irresistible flavor experience that will brighten any day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the peanut butter and chocolate chips if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg