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Peanut Butter Crinkle Cookies

Delightful cookies featuring rich peanut butter flavors and a sweet powdered sugar coating, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and evoking childhood nostalgia.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure to the cookies.
  • 1 tsp baking soda Adds lift and chewy texture.
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder Ensures cookies rise.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) Adds softness.
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar Provides caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Main flavor of the cookies.
  • 1 large egg Binds and adds moisture.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds warmth and sweetness.
Coating Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar For rolling, adds crunch.
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar (divided) Signature coating for sweetness.

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
  1. In an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and creamy peanut butter together until fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Add the Egg and Vanilla
  1. Add the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients
  1. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients with the mixer set on low speed, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Coat the Cookies
  1. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, shape it into a ball, roll in granulated sugar, then in confectioners' sugar. Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until firm around the edges and crackled on top. Let cool on sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Finish with Powdered Sugar
  1. While still warm, dip the tops of the cookies in confectioners' sugar for added sweetness.

Notes

For richer flavor, consider using chunky peanut butter. Store in an airtight container for about a week.