Peanut butter cookies 🍪
Ingredients:
4 tbs melted butter •
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbs regular sugar one egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt i
1/2 cup flour
Detailed Steps:
*preheat oven to 350 degrees*
1.melt butter.
2.Next add both sugars and salt and mix.
3.add egg yolk and vanilla and mix.
4.mix baking soda and flour. (I mix in a separate bowl first)
5.Last add peanut butter. Mix well but do not over mix.
6.Pop in the fridge or freezer for 5 min.
*Form cookie using a cookie or ice cream scooper depending on size desired.
*Place into granulated sugar and slightly press to flatten cookie and place on a cookie sheet.
*Bake on 350 degrees for approx 10 minutes.
*Once cooled warm peanut butter and drizzle on top of each cookie.
Additional tips/notes:
amount of cookies baked depends on size of cookie dough ball size. They do expand while baking.
Baking peanut butter cookies at home can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you follow a recipe that balances flavor and texture beautifully. One trick I've learned is to chill the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes instead of just 5, which helps the cookies hold their shape better during baking and results in a chewier center. Additionally, using a mix of brown and granulated sugar, as mentioned, creates a nice depth of flavor—the brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness, while the granulated sugar contributes to a slight crunch on the cookie's surface. When pressing the cookie dough balls into granulated sugar before baking, be sure to lightly flatten them so they bake evenly and develop that classic peanut butter cookie appearance. For an extra touch, warming peanut butter to drizzle on top after baking not only enhances the peanut flavor but also adds a glossy, indulgent finish. If you want to experiment, try mixing in a few chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for added texture and taste. Remember, the size of your cookie dough balls will affect both baking time and the number of cookies produced. Smaller cookies will bake faster and be crispier, while larger ones are perfect if you prefer soft, gooey centers. Monitor them closely in your oven starting at around 9 minutes to avoid overbaking. Overall, this recipe is flexible and forgiving, making it ideal for bakers of all levels. Enjoy the therapeutic process of mixing, scooping, and baking, and savor each bite of your homemade peanut butter cookies!
Yummy