Peanut Butter Cookies
Beloved peanut butter cookies with a crisp texture, topped with peanuts.
Ingredients
softened butter (room temperature)
120g
sugar
120g
brown sugar
80g
vanilla extract
1 tsp
chunky peanut butter
125g
egg (lightly beaten)
1
all-purpose flour
175g
baking powder
2 tsp
salt
a pinch
unsalted peanuts (chopped, roasted)
75g
unsalted peanuts (for garnish)
100g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a food processor to beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and peanut butter, and mix until well combined.
2
Step 2
Add the lightly beaten egg in batches, beating thoroughly after each addition. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt, and stir into the butter mixture. Add the chopped peanuts. Transfer the dough to a large piece of plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until set.
3
Step 3
Divide the dough into three equal portions. On a floured work surface, roll each portion into a long log. Cut each log into 10 equal pieces. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
4
Step 4
Roll each piece of dough into a ball, place on the prepared baking sheets leaving space between them. Flatten with a fork (dip the fork in flour if it sticks). Place three peanuts on top of each cookie. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
