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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Calling all peanut butter cookie lovers! This recipe is for you. Imagine a cookie, soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, that melts in your mouth while you’re eating it.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 20 Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.


  • Mix them at medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined.


  • Add the egg and continue to mix until combined.


  • Combine the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture and mix at low speed. Just until everything is well incorporated.


  • Scoop the dough with an ice cream scoop and roll it in the palm of your hand. Arrange them evenly on the baking tray.


  • Crisscross the top of the cookies with a fork.


  • Bake in the oven for 7-8 minutes until the color starts to turn golden brown.


  • Let them cool for 2 minutes. Then, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

  • ENJOY