Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat loved by many for their rich, nutty flavor and soft, chewy texture. Here's a straightforward guide on how to make peanut butter cookies at home:
- Gather Your Ingredients: You'll need basic pantry staples like peanut butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Optionally, you can also add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, sugar, and eggs until smooth and well combined. Add in the flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract, and mix until a dough forms.
- Form the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern on top. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
With this simple recipe, you can whip up a batch of delicious peanut butter cookies that are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
