SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Recipes

It’s been my goal this year to post more classic recipes on the blog.  As much as I love creative fun desserts, I think it’s important to have classic, simple recipes to keep in your recipe box.  It all started with these oatmeal raisin cookies, then these classic lemon bars, and now these incredibly soft peanut butter cookies.

If you adore soft, bakery style peanut butter cookies, you are going to LOVE these cookies!

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups (190 grams) all purpose flour, spooned & leveled
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (190 grams) creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons (40 grams) granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until well combined.
• Add in the peanut butter and continue mixing until well combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
• For full instructions please see : www.livewellbakeoften.com