Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

These easy peanut butter cookies stay soft, have good flavor, and aren’t too sweet. You won’t make another recipe after this one!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
2 dozen
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ½ cup margarine, softened
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.

Step 2
Beat together margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until well combined. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 3
Roll chilled dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool cookies on a wire rack, then store in an airtight plastic container to keep soft.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270
Calories
14g
Fat
34g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 17%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Cholesterol16mg 5%
Sodium273mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars18g
Protein5g
Calcium20mg 2%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium111mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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