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Jif Peanut Butter Cookies
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter thoroughly.
4
Add the sugars and beat for 2 minutes, until creamy and light.
5
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beat for 30 seconds, then slowly incorporate the flour mixture until just incorporated.
6
Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough on a lined cookie sheet.
7
Use a fork to press down on the cookies, flattening them and making a classic criss-cross pattern.
8
Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and set.
9
Cool on the cookie sheet before storing or serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Allow butter, eggs, and Jif peanut butter to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure proper emulsification and a lighter, fluffier cookie texture.
- Brown Sugar Moisture Lock 🍪Pack your brown sugar firmly when measuring and add it first to the butter to maximize the chewy texture, as brown sugar's molasses content creates that signature tender bite.
- Fork Crosshatch Press 🍴Lightly flatten each dough ball with a fork in a crosshatch pattern before baking to create the iconic dimpled appearance while ensuring even heat distribution for consistent crispness and chewiness.
- Slightly Underbake for Chewiness ⏱️Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are golden but the centers still appear slightly underdone—they will continue cooking on the hot baking sheet for the perfect crispy-chewy balance.
- Balance Your Leavening Agents ⚖️Use the exact ratio of baking soda to baking powder as specified, as baking soda reacts with the peanut butter's acid to create lift while baking powder ensures an even rise and tender crumb structure.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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