Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly crinkled, these Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies are a dream for any peanut butter lover. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 10-minute bake, these cookies come together effortlessly, making them perfect for last-minute treats or cozy baking sessions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar firmly packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup coarse/turbinado sugar for rolling (may substitute regular granulated sugar)
Instructions
- Combine butter, peanut butter, and sugars and use an electric mixer to beat together until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- With mixer on low-speed, gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
- Once dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside. Measure out your coarse sugar in a small bowl.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and scoop by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoops. Roll dough between your palms to make it smooth, then roll in coarse sugar until completely covered.
- Place cookie dough on baking sheet, spacing at least 2” apart.
- Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for 9-11 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 154IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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