Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookies

Makes: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 10 mins
Bake Time: 10-12 mins

Ingredients:

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

(Optional: Roll in extra sugar before baking for that classic crinkly top!)

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream Wet Ingredients:

In a bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Mix in egg and vanilla.

3. Add Dry Ingredients:

Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.

4. Scoop & Bake:

Roll dough into 1-inch balls (optional: roll in sugar).
Place on baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 10-12 mins until edges are lightly golden.

5. Cool & Enjoy!

Let cool on the pan for 2 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serve with a glass of cold milk for the full lunch-lady experience! 🥛

💡 Tips for the Perfect Cookie:

✔ Extra soft? Underbake slightly (they firm up as they cool).
✔ Crunchy edges? Bake for 12-13 mins.
✔ Add-ins? Toss in chocolate chips or oats for fun variations!

These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor—just like the good ol’ days! 😋

Want a gluten-free version? Swap flour for 1-to-1 GF flour blend!