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Ina Garten Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Ina Garten Peanut Butter Cookies
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Ina Garten’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a traditional American dessert known for their chewy centers, crisp edges, and signature crisscross fork marks. Made with smooth peanut butter, butter, and sugar, they deliver a comforting balance of sweetness and nuttiness. Ina’s version keeps it simple yet elegant — just the right balance of texture and flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat the oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2 – Cream the butter and sugars

Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 3 – Add eggs and peanut butter

Mix in the eggs one at a time, then blend in the peanut butter and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4 – Combine dry ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5 – Mix wet and dry ingredients

Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet batter until a soft dough forms.

Step 6 – Shape the cookies

Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the baking sheet and flatten each slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.

Step 7 – Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.

Step 8 – Cool

Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-peanut-butter-cookies/