Peanut Butter Cookie recipe

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These Peanut Butter Cookies should have a delightful combination of crisp edges and a chewy center. Enjoy your delicious homemade treats.

INGREDIENTS

– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened – 1 cup granulated sugar – 1 cup packed brown sugar – 2 large eggs – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 cup creamy peanut butter – 3 cups all-purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

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1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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2

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

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3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until the mixture is smooth.

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4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. The dough should be thick and slightly crumbly.

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6

Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.

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7

Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie, flattening them slightly.

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8

The centers may look slightly undercooked, but they will continue to set as the cookies cool.

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