Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies were invented by George Washington Carver, who promoted the use of peanuts as a nutritious and versatile food source.

This is vegetarian and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Peanut Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 ¹⁄₄ cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Use a fork to make a crisscross pattern on each cookie, flattening them slightly.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy the soft and chewy peanut butter cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 7g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.