HOW TO MAKE IT :
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy.
- Add in eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Mix until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture, blending until combined (do not over beat).
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate cookie dough for one hour.
- When ready, add remaining ½ cup sugar to a small bowl. Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, spoon dough and roll into a ball. Roll in sugar and place on parchment covered baking sheet.
- Use the tines of a fork to press criss-cross marks.
- Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove and cool on wire rack. ENJOY.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or silpat when baking. The extra sugar on the cookie can stick to the pan.
- Wonder why fork marks are used? Peanut butter cookies are dense and don’t spread as much as most types. The fork marks help ensure even baking.
- Want to change up the flavor? Try mixing in some chocolate chips or M&M’S candies to the dough.
- Need something even easier? This 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is THE BOMB. No flour needed!
- Chilling the dough in this recipe is important! It helps the softened butter bind to the peanut butter creating the perfect texture!
