small batch peanut butter cookies

Name: Small Batch Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 c. peanut butter; 4 tb. butter; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1/4 c. white sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp.baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 tsp. vanilla; 1 egg yolk (just the yolk); 3/4 c. flour

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Updated on Aug 28, 2021

I've completely flunked at being an "Empty Nester". I still cook as if the entire dorm is coming for the weekend. This recipe is perfect for one or two. It makes 15-18 medium-sized cookies. Just enough to satisfy that peanut butter craving. These turn out perfectly every time- soft, thick and just a little chewy. =)

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 8 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 15-18 medium cookies

Ingredients

1/2 c. peanut butter
4 tb. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. white sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp.baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 egg yolk (just the yolk)
3/4 c. flour

How To Make small batch peanut butter cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cream peanut butter and butter together with hand mixer. Add brown sugar and white sugar. Mix for two minutes at medium speed.
Step 3

Add salt, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and egg yolk. Mix until blended.
Step 4

Add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until uniform in color. Roll into 1 1/2" balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. (You can roll in sugar, if you wish. I just sprinkle them when they come out of the oven.) Flatten very slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. You want them a little thicker.
Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Watch closely as all ovens are different. When done, sprinkle with sugar, if desired, while hot. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.
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