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Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are one of the most popular kinds of cookies. Add lemon zest for flavor.
Ingredients
- peanut butter, 120 ml / 1/2 cup / 4 oz110 g
- white granulated sugar, 120 ml / 1/2 cup / 4 oz110 g
- brown sugar, 120 ml / 1/2 cup / 4 oz110 g
- butter or margarine, or margarine; melted; 120 ml / 1/2 cup / 4 oz110 g
- egg1
- vanilla essence1/2 tsp
- all-purpose flour, 300 ml / 1 1/4 cup / 10 oz280 g
- salt1/4 tsp
- baking soda3/4 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Start by preheating oven to 180°C (350°F / gas mark 4).
Cream together sugars, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
Combine flour, peanut butter, salt, and baking soda in the mixture from step 2.
After the mixture is complete, flatten small pieces into cookie shapes with a fork and place on an ungreased baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Pull out of the oven and allow to cool.
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