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Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
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These Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies deliver a perfect balance of rich peanut butter flavor with a crunchy, golden texture and a soft, chewy center. Quick to prepare and made with simple pantry staples, they offer a nostalgic bakery taste that’s perfect for any cookie lover looking for speed, flavor, and customizable options.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter (natural preferred)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Gather all your ingredients so you’re ready to mix the dough quickly.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat these together until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
  3. Add the Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda and salt. Gradually add the flour while mixing, just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on the lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork, creating the classic crisscross pattern typical of peanut butter cookies.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend smoothly and improve texture.
  • Don’t overbake; remove cookies when edges are golden to ensure a perfect chewy center.
  • Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dry cookies.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if time permits to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
  • Experiment with peanut butter types like natural, honey-roasted, or powdered for taste variations.

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