Name: Jif Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 36 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Preheat oven to 350F.

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter thoroughly.

Add the sugars and beat for 2 minutes, until creamy and light.

Add the egg and vanilla extract, beat for 30 seconds, then slowly incorporate the flour mixture until just incorporated.

Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough on a lined cookie sheet.

Use a fork to press down on the cookies, flattening them and making a classic criss-cross pattern.

Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and set.

Cool on the cookie sheet before storing or serving.

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Chill Dough for Perfect Texture 🧊
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and achieve that ideal balance of crispy edges with a chewy center.
Room Temperature Peanut Butter 🥜
Use Jif peanut butter at room temperature and mix it thoroughly with butter to ensure even distribution and a more cohesive dough with superior peanut flavor development.
Brown Sugar Dominance 🟤
Use slightly more brown sugar than white sugar in your ratio to maximize moisture retention and enhance the deep caramel notes that complement the peanut butter's richness.
Underbake Slightly for Chewiness 🍪
Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the baking sheet and develop the perfect chewy texture as they cool.
Fork Pattern with Purpose ✨
Press cookies with a fork in a crosshatch pattern while dough is still warm to increase surface area for slight crispness while maintaining interior chewiness and creating visual appeal.