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Great Grandmas Peanut Butter Cookies

These Great Grandmas Peanut Butter Cookies are easy, soft, and bursting with classic flavor. Perfect for any occasion or just because!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric Mixer or Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Beat in the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and peanut butter until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Flatten each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Step 9: Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Freeze unbaked dough in portions for future baking.
  • Chocolate chips can be added for a delicious twist!