My Best Peanut Butter Cookies
Dan: 
Serves: 18-24 cookies
 
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar (220 grams)
  • ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all purpose flour (165 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • Granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350*F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda and set aside
  3. In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar to make a smooth paste
  4. Add the peanut butter and beat until smooth
  5. Scrape your bowl then add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth
  6. With the mixer on low, add in all of the dry ingredients, blend for a moment and then add the peanut butter chips and roasted peanuts, blending to combine
  7. Scoop desired sized portions of dough into a small bowl of granulated sugar, rolling the dough balls to coat them evenly
  8. Place the cookies on your baking sheet and press them with a fork in a cross pattern
  9. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown
Recipe by Baking With Dan at https://www.bakingwithdan.com/my-best-peanut-butter-cookies/