Light and Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Light and Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    27

Indulge in the exquisite delight of these peanut butter cookies, crafted for those who appreciate a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture rather than the traditional crunch. A labor of love, each batch promises a symphony of peanut butter flavor in a lighter, guilt-free treat.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    26 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    107 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy peanut butter until smooth and well combined. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Add the egg white and granulated sugar to the peanut butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Incorporate the whole egg and brown sugar, mixing until fully integrated and the batter is smooth. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place the balls on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. (10 minutes)

07

Step

Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie ball to create a crosshatch pattern. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Place the baking sheets with the cookie dough in the freezer for 5-8 minutes to firm up. This helps prevent excessive spreading during baking. (8 minutes)

09

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed up and the edges are lightly golden. (15 minutes)

10

Step

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly underbake them by a minute or two. For a crispier cookie, bake them a minute or two longer.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their soft texture.

Millie Tillman

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Angelita Kihn

    I was skeptical about the reduced-fat peanut butter, but these turned out great. No one could tell they were 'light'!

  • Elfrieda Konopelski

    The freezing step is key! It really helped the cookies keep their shape. Will definitely make again.

  • Brendan Upton

    These cookies are amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and they really are so soft!

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