Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif, Skippy, or similar)
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine the butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and creamy peanut butter. Cream them together on medium speed for 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture with the butter and sugar until just combined on low speed.
- Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, adjusting baking time for your preferred cookie texture: 10 minutes for chewier cookies, 11-12 minutes for crispier ones.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and gently tap the pan on the countertop to flatten the cookies. If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the dough before baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.