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High Altitude Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
These peanut butter cookies have the perfect chewy texture and creamy peanut butter sweetness.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (162g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (185g)
  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Preheat oven to 360°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Mix the Cookie Dough

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (you can also use a large bowl and a spatula), add the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. On medium speed, beat for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla, scraping the sides of the bowl so that everything is well incorporated.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, careful to not overmix.

To Bake

  • Scoop the dough with a cookie scoop or your hands to form 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls, and arrange them on the baking sheets about two inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges look set and slightly browned.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for five minutes, then serve.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.