Peanut Butter Cookies VIII

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Peanut Butter - 1 cup (240g)
2. Sugar - 1/2 cup (120g)
3. Brown Sugar - 1/4 cup (50g)
4. Unsalted Butter - 1/4 cup (60g)
5. Eggs - 2
6. Vanilla Extract - 1 tsp
7. All-Purpose Flour - 1 cup (125g)
8. Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp
9. Salt - 1/4 tsp

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, sugars, and butter until smooth.
3. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
7. Drop cookie dough by spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Each cookie provides about 250 calories.
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• These cookies are rich in peanut flavor with a crispy exterior and soft center.
• The combination of peanut butter and brown sugar gives them a unique sweetness that is appealing to American taste buds.
• The cookies are easy to make and can be customized with additional ingredients like chocolate chips or M&M's for a fun twist.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are amazing! The peanut butter flavor is so rich and delicious."
2. "I love how soft and chewy these cookies are in the center while being crispy on the outside."
3. "These cookies are perfect for movie nights or as a snack with coffee."
4. "I added chocolate chips to these cookies and they were a hit!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use room temperature eggs for best results in binding the ingredients together.
• Be careful not to overmix the dough, as it can lead to tough cookies.
• For best results, use creamy peanut butter instead of crunchy as it blends better with other ingredients.