The Joy of Peanut Butter Cookies: A Perfect Treat
Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the softened butter with the icing sugar until well combined and fluffy.
- Mix in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with a whisk. Pour the beaten egg into the butter and sugar mixture, whisking everything together until fully combined.
- Sift in the cake flour,salt and cornstarch. Use a spatula to gently mix until everything is combined and a dough forms.
- Choose Your Shape: a) Piping Option: Transfer the dough into a piping bag (using a double bag for strength since the dough is thick). Pipe small rounds onto a lined baking sheet. b) Rolling Option: Scoop about 2 teaspoons of dough, roll it into a ball, and place it on a lined baking sheet. Use the back of a teaspoon to create a dimple on top of each ball.
- Sprinkle crushed roasted peanuts on each cookie, gently pressing to help them stick.
- Place the cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 330°F.
- After chilling, bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 17 minutes. They should be lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-7 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Texture Differences: If you choose to pipe the dough, the cookies will be thinner and crunchier. Rolling the dough into balls will result in thicker, chewier cookies. Either way, they are delicious!
The kitchen was filled with the familiar, comforting smell of peanut butter as she reached for the softened butter and icing sugar. Today’s goal: to bake a batch of peanut butter cookies, topped with roasted peanuts for a bit of crunch. It was a simple recipe, but one she knew would deliver big flavour in every bite.
She whisked the butter and sugar together until the mixture became smooth and fluffy, then stirred in the rich peanut butter. As the creamy mixture came together, she could already imagine the taste—sweet, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth good. A little beating of the egg and it was time to move to the dry ingredients.
Sifting in the cake flour and cornstarch, she felt a sense of anticipation. The dough came together easily, soft and just thick enough to shape. She had two options—pipe the dough for thinner, crispier cookies or roll them into balls for a chewier bite. Each method would result in a slightly different texture, but she decided to roll, preferring the soft, chewy centre that would balance the crunchy peanut topping.
With the dough shaped and the peanuts sprinkled, she placed the cookie tray in the fridge to chill. As the dough firmed up, she preheated the oven, letting its warmth fill the kitchen. It was always this moment of waiting that built up the excitement. The cookies were ready to bake, their golden tops soon to emerge, warm and fragrant.
The cookies baked for a perfect 17 minutes, their edges just turning golden while the centres stayed soft and tender. The roasted peanuts gave each one a beautiful, rustic look. As the cookies cooled, the house smelled incredible—peanut butter mixed with the slight earthiness of roasted nuts, a combination that always made her feel cozy and content.
Biting into the first one, she knew immediately that the time spent waiting was worth it. The cookie was soft but firm, with just the right amount of chew. The peanut butter flavour was rich but not overwhelming, and the crushed peanuts on top added a perfect hint of crunch. It was a cookie that tasted homemade in the best way, each bite a reminder of the care that went into making it.
Whether for a quick snack or a simple dessert, these peanut butter cookies were a hit. Each bite brought a balance of textures—soft, chewy, and just a bit of crunch from the roasted peanuts. It was a recipe she knew she’d return to again and again, perfect for any occasion or simply to satisfy her sweet tooth.
