Harp Family Recipes

Peanut Butter Cookies

These soft, chewy peanut butter cookies are simple to make and packed with rich peanut butter flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern into the tops of the cookies.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.