Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the filling)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for the filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the filling)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutter (or a knife if you prefer to shape them by hand)
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, let’s preheat our oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, I combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. I find that using an electric mixer makes this part super easy and effective – just mix until it’s beautifully blended! It should be smooth and slightly fluffy in texture. After that, I fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until everything is well mixed. The dough will be thick, but that’s exactly what we want for that perfect cookie crunch! (See the next page below to continue steps…)