Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients #

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Additional granulated sugar for rolling
• Sprinkles for rolling and fun

Instructions #

Preheat the Oven #

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cream Butter and Sugars #

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Mix Wet Ingredients: #

Add Peanut Butter, Eggs, and Vanilla: Mix in the creamy peanut butter until well combined. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients #

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet #

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until everything is fully combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.

Shape the Cookies #

Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. You can use your hands or a cookie scoop. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and/or sprinkles to coat it lightly.

Place on Baking Sheets #

Place the sugared cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Use a fork to flatten each cookie and create a crisscross pattern on top.

Bake #

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Keep a close eye on them, as overbaking can result in dry cookies.

Cool #

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy! #

Once the cookies have cooled, they're ready to enjoy! Serve them with a glass of cold milk or your favorite beverage.

Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies!