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One Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

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4.9 from 62 reviews
  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large cookie 1x
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

This single peanut butter cookie recipe delivers a perfectly soft and chewy treat with a rich peanut butter flavor and a hint of vanilla. Ideal for when you want just one cookie, it combines classic ingredients like brown sugar and butter for a deliciously balanced taste. Easy to make and baked to golden perfection, this cookie is a comforting sweet bite that will satisfy your cravings without any leftovers.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/8 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; this prevents sticking and ensures even baking.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add egg yolk and vanilla: Mix in the egg yolk and the vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients: Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt to create the cookie dough without overmixing.
  5. Shape the cookie: Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten it to about 1 inch thickness for an even bake.
  6. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 13-14 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden while the center remains slightly underbaked.
  7. Cool before eating: Remove the cookie from the oven and allow it to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, letting it firm up for perfect texture before enjoying.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a single large cookie, perfect for a solo treat or for testing the recipe before scaling up.
  • Flattening the dough to about 1 inch thickness helps achieve the ideal balance of a slightly crispy edge and a chewy center.
  • The cookie continues to bake slightly as it cools, so avoid baking until fully firm to maintain softness.
  • Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet, more pronounced peanut flavor.
  • Storing leftover dough in the fridge allows you to make fresh cookies anytime in small batches.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter cookie, single cookie recipe, easy cookie, homemade cookie, quick dessert

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