Mohamed Shili This easy and delicious Paula Deen recipe for peanut butter cookies is a quick treat made with just four simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Perfectly soft with a classic crisscross pattern, these cookies are ready in under 15 minutes and can be customized with creamy or crunchy peanut butter!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup or equivalent amount sugar replacement sugar
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make Peanut Butter Cookies?
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 175°C | 350°F and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Mix the dough: Combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir with a spoon until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into balls about the size of a walnut. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Create the pattern: Dip a fork in sugar to prevent sticking, then press it lightly into each ball to make a crisscross design.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
- Cool and garnish: Remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle with a little extra sugar while warm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these quick and easy peanut butter cookies, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
Recipe Tips:
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your peanut butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps the dough mix evenly and makes the cookies softer.
- Don’t Skip the Crisscross Pattern: Pressing the dough with a fork creates even thickness, helping the cookies bake perfectly and giving them that iconic look.
- Avoid Overbaking: Bake just until the edges are set (about 12 minutes). The cookies may look soft in the center, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Prevent Sticking: Dip your fork in sugar before pressing the dough. This stops it from sticking and adds a nice sweet crunch on top.
- Customize the Flavor: Add a pinch of sea salt or a handful of chocolate chips to the dough for a fun twist without changing the simplicity of the recipe.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the peanut butter cookies cool completely to room temperature. Store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week to keep them fresh and chewy.
- Freeze: Allow the cookies to cool to room temperature before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw them at room temperature for about an hour
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 214.7 kcal
- Total Fat: 11.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 17.7 mg
- Sodium: 105.7 mg
- Potassium: 149.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
- Sugars: 16.0 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
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Paula Deen Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
This easy and delicious Paula Deen recipe for peanut butter cookies is a quick treat made with just four simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Perfectly soft with a classic crisscross pattern, these cookies are ready in under 15 minutes and can be customized with creamy or crunchy peanut butter!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 175°C | 350°F and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Mix the dough: Combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Stir with a spoon until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into balls about the size of a walnut. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Create the pattern: Dip a fork in sugar to prevent sticking, then press it lightly into each ball to make a crisscross design.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.
- Cool and garnish: Remove the cookies from the oven and sprinkle with a little extra sugar while warm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these quick and easy peanut butter cookies, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your peanut butter and egg are at room temperature. This helps the dough mix evenly and makes the cookies softer.
- Don’t Skip the Crisscross Pattern: Pressing the dough with a fork creates even thickness, helping the cookies bake perfectly and giving them that iconic look.
- Avoid Overbaking: Bake just until the edges are set (about 12 minutes). The cookies may look soft in the center, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Prevent Sticking: Dip your fork in sugar before pressing the dough. This stops it from sticking and adds a nice sweet crunch on top.
- Customize the Flavor: Add a pinch of sea salt or a handful of chocolate chips to the dough for a fun twist without changing the simplicity of the recipe.
Paula Deen Peanut Butter Cookies
