Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
Bake a small batch of peanut butter cookies with soft centers and crisp edges using simple pantry ingredients in a quick, no chill recipe that makes five to six cookies.
Servings: 5 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar -divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 6 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, stir together 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, softened butter, and the egg yolk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until a dough forms. The mixture may look crumbly at first but will come together as you mix.
- Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the remaining sugar in a small bowl. Dip a fork into the sugar and gently press each dough ball, turning the fork to create a criss cross pattern.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use properly softened butter: The butter should be cool and slightly firm, not greasy. It should leave an indentation when pressed. This helps the dough mix evenly and prevents excess spreading.
- Measure flour carefully: Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level it off. Scooping directly from the bag can pack in too much flour and make the cookies dense.
- Line the baking sheet: Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking. Avoid greasing the pan, which can cause the cookies to spread.
- Watch the bake time: Bake until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 38mg | Sugar: 11g
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