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Delicious And Gooey Peanut Butter Cookies

The perfect Peanut Butter Cookies recipe
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 large cookies
Calories 135 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter *softened
  • 1 1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts *divided

Instructions
 

  • Place oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat and set aside.
  • Mix the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowls. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix to combine.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and 2/3 cup unsalted peanuts. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder
  • Transfer dough to the refrigerator and chill for one hour.
  • Once chilled, divide the dough into equal-sized balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each ball. Press the dough down with a fork in a crisscross fashion to flatten. Add remaining chopped peanuts to the top of the cookies and press the peanuts down into them.
    1 1/2 cups chunky peanut butter, 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • Place the baking sheets into the pre-heated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on top and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies sit for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2.6gFat: 7.8gSaturated Fat: 3.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 10g
Keyword cookies, delicious cookies, peanut butter
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