Peanut Butter Cookie Bites (Print version)
Soft, bite-size peanut butter cookies with chewy centers, lightly crisp edges, and a quick 10-minute bake.
# Ingredients:
For the cookie bites
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1/2 cup (128 g) creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for pressing
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Optional add-ins
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1/3 cup (55 g) mini chocolate chips or finely chopped roasted peanuts
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2 minutes, until creamy and a little lighter in color.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth. Scrape the bowl well so the peanut butter mixture is even.
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Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the wet mixture and mix on low just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in mini chocolate chips or nuts if using.
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Cover and chill the dough for 20-30 minutes. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment. Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
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Place dough balls 2 inches apart. Dip a fork in a little granulated sugar and press each ball lightly in a crisscross pattern until about 1/2 inch thick.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers still look soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 32 small cookie bites.
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Best texture comes from pulling the cookies before the centers look fully firm.
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Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.