Peanut Butter Meltaway Cookies
Delightful and soft cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use a creamy, natural peanut butter.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- a pinch powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form small balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Flatten each ball lightly with the back of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
To enhance your cookies, choose a creamy, natural peanut butter and avoid overbaking them for the best melt-in-your-mouth quality. Feel free to experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.