Description
These Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies are a simple yet utterly sublime treat. Featuring a rich, buttery, and crumbly texture infused with classic peanut butter flavor, they’re quick to make and perfect for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is truly softened, not melted, for the best dough consistency.
- Do Not Overmix: Mix flour just until combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Doneness: Cookies are ready when edges are lightly golden; centers may still appear soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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