Description
These Holiday Peanut Butter Crinkles are a festive and easy cookie perfect for any celebration. They feature a classic peanut butter cookie base with a signature crinkle top, making them a delightful addition to your holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Place the 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each dough ball in the sugar until coated.
- Place the sugar-coated balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Using the bottom of a glass or your hand, gently flatten each ball slightly. Then, using a fork, press down in one direction and then the other to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger peanut butter flavor, use natural peanut butter.
- You can add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough for extra texture and flavor.
- Ensure your butter is truly softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg