Traditional Peanut Butter Cookies
Feb 1, 2026
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter for about two minutes until light in color. Beat in the sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla and the egg.
- Add in the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Roll the batter into tablespoon sized balls and place about an inch and a half apart on your prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on the tops of the cookies. (If the dough is too sticky for this step, you can chill in the fridge for half an hour first.)
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
*Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.