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Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies

Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies
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Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies offer a nostalgic, crunchy peanut butter cookie experience with a rich, nutty flavor. This quick and easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create perfectly textured cookies with a delicious balance of sweet and savory. Customize them with variations like chocolate chips or gluten-free flours, and enjoy warm, buttery bites made right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and even baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy to build the rich, nutty base of the cookie dough.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle baking soda, salt, and flour over the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep cookies tender yet crisp at the edges.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out dough, then roll into balls. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each ball with a fork, pressing down twice in perpendicular directions to create the classic crosshatch pattern.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft inside. Let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients like egg and peanut butter for better mixing and even texture.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are golden but centers appear soft to retain a tender crumb.
  • Spoon and level flour instead of scooping to avoid dense cookies.
  • Chill sticky dough for 15 minutes to help cookies maintain their shape.
  • Dip your fork in sugar before pressing to create a cleaner crosshatch pattern and add extra crunch.

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