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Don’t you just love a homemade Peanut Butter Cookie? A sweet & salty treat cannot be beat! These cookies are the epitome of chewy perfection, marrying the rich creaminess of peanut butter with the perfect balance of sweet and saltiness.
There is nothing better than the smell of homemade cookies in the house. It just warms the house and creates a special feeling that makes everyone feel so loved.
The Secret Ingredient
There is a SECRET to my peanut butter cookies that you won’t see too often!
My secret ingredient for these delicious Peanut Butter cookies is Vanilla Sugar. Vanilla Sugar is a sweetener infused with the aromatic flavour of vanilla.
It is typically made by combining granulated sugar with vanilla beans or vanilla extract. It has a delicious essence of vanilla that adds so much to the flavour of the peanut butter cookies.
The brand that I like to use is called Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar. You will be able to find the Vanilla Sugar in most grocery stores and it is usually located in the baking aisle.
I use vanilla sugar in my baking, or you can also add it to plain yogurt, or sprinkle a little on some fresh fruit. It is really delightful!
Ingredients:
Here are the ingredients needed for the peanut butter cookies:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 salt
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
To a mixer, add butter and peanut butter. Blend until just incorporated.
To a separate bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until nicely blended and then pass it through a fine sieve if you would like but not entirely necessary,
Now add in the sugars and the vanilla essence packet. Blend really good. I like to blend for at least 2 minutes.
Add in egg, and vanilla extract and continue to blend.
Add your flour blend into the sugar mixture all at once and blend until just incorporated. Do not over mix at this point.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
I like to use a cookie scooper because it makes a perfect cookie every time! Using a cookie scooper, create a ball. Roll the peanut butter cookie dough with your hands into a soft ball and place them on the cookie sheet.
Press each cookie using a fork and pressing in two directions. You may need to press your fork into a tiny bit of flour before pressing the cookie to avoid sticking.
Bake in the oven for 9-11 minutes or until golden around the edges.
Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
*These cookies freeze amazing! I place them into freezer Zip Loc Bags.
Make Them With Me!
Homemade Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 salt
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- To a mixer, add butter and peanut butter. Blend until just incorporated.
- To a separate bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until nicely blended and then pass it through a fine sieve if you would like but not entirely necessary,
- Now add in the sugars and the vanilla essence packet. Blend really good. I like to blend for at least 2 minutes. Add in egg, and vanilla extract and continue to blend.
- Add your flour into the sugar mixture all at once and blend until just incorporated. Do not over mix at this point.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- I like to use a cookie scooper because it makes a perfect cookie every time! Using a cookie scooper, create a ball. Roll the peanut butter cookie dough with your hands into a soft ball and place them on the cookie sheet.
- Press each cookie using a fork and pressing in two directions. You may need to press your fork into a tiny bit of flour before pressing the cookie to avoid sticking.
- Bake in the oven for 9-11 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
- *These cookies freeze amazing! I place them into freezer Zip Loc Bags.
A cookie to warm the heart
Well I hope that you enjoy this peanut butter cookie recipe! There is nothing better than filling your home with the smells of a fresh baked cookie! I hope that it warms your families hearts! Would love your feedback on the recipe! Drop me a comment below, would love to hear from ya!
Happy Baking!