Jan 01, 2017
My Secrets to Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
I fell upon a trick to achieving amazingly soft peanut butter cookies a while ago, when I was baking with my sister and we were well into the creaming of sugar with butter when we realized we had no eggs. Knowing one large egg yields about a quarter cup, I swapped in yogurt as a liquid substitute. Guess what? I’ve been regularly including it on purpose ever since. And, given I used it here to replace half the typical amount of butter, dare I say it nudges these peanut butter cookies slightly in the direction of a lighter version?
I stirred some crisp rice cereal into the dough, which is totally optional, but adds a really nice texture. I love peanut butter and rice cereal together. (As you may have noticed with these incredibly addictive Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats with Salted Caramel and Chocolate.) Divine. I topped these cookies with a sprinkle of salt, because the sweet, salty, peanut-buttery trifecta is just too much to resist. I also made a little puddle of peanut butter on top of each cookie for a gooey surprise. There’s no question kids and adults both love a good peanut butter cookie. Especially when they’re this easy! These might possibly become your new fav.
How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies truly are a wonderfully easy and simple, yet delicious classic cookie. Here’s how to make soft peanut butter cookies: For full directions and ingredients list, pop down to the recipe, of course!
How Long to Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
For soft, chewy peanut butter cookies, it’s best to bake the cookies at 350ºF for 8-9 minutes. Because the back of the oven will always be a bit hotter, it’s important to be sure to rotate your cookie sheet after about 6 minutes to ensure all of your cookies bake evenly. Of course, all ovens will vary slightly in how they hold temperature so keep an eye on them and aim for a deliciously golden colour.
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