Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies

Name: Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup unsalted butter; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg; 1.25 cups all-purpose flour

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These classic cookies don't get much easier.

Recipe by Chef John

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

24 cookies

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Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a stand mixer until smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater with a spatula. Add egg and mix for about 1 minute.
Slowly mix in flour with the mixer on low. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater. Mix on medium until combined, about 30 seconds.
Form dough into a ball, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Portion out cookie dough in equal-sized balls on a baking sheet covered with a silicone baking mat. Use damp hands to roll dough into smooth balls. Stamp each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until golden.
Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

252	Calories
14g	Fat
30g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 36mg	12%
Sodium 229mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 5g
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 104mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.