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Chef John's Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
150 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert
Chef John's Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
1
Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a stand mixer until the mixture is well blended. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated by scraping down the sides of the bowl and beater with a spatula.
2
Next, incorporate egg into the mixture and continue to blend for approximately 1 minute. Gradually add flour to the mixer while maintaining a low speed setting.
3
Continue mixing until the dough comes together in a cohesive mass, approximately 30 seconds later.
4
Now, shape the dough into a rounded form and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
6
Divide the cookie dough into equal-sized portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to shape each portion into a smooth ball, ensuring they are evenly sized.
7
Using a fork, create a criss-cross pattern on each ball of dough. This will add visual texture to your cookies.
8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they are golden brown, approximately 10 minutes. Allow them to sit on the baking sheet for a brief moment before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.