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Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Magic


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 20 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Magic delivers soft, chewy, bakery-style peanut butter cookies with the perfect criss-cross fork pattern. Rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious—nostalgic cookie perfection!


Ingredients

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  • For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Extra sugar for rolling (optional)
  • Optional Mix-ins
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Peanut butter chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. Roll dough into 1–2 tbsp balls. If desired, roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  7. Place on baking sheet and gently press with a fork to create criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly puffy.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Avoid overbaking for the softest cookies. Extra egg yolk ensures chewiness. Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra flavor and texture.

  • Prep Time: 12 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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