Classic Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies
Classic Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with a playful design that resembles adorable paw prints.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Electric Mixer
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for leavening.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature.
- 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness.
- 0.75 cup Brown Sugar Packed for moisture and flavor.
- 1 cup Peanut Butter Creamy variety for best results.
- 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
- 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips For the paw print centers.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the peanut butter and mix until fully combined.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Create a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie with a fork.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie for the chocolate chip.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Press a chocolate chip into the center of each cookie immediately after baking.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. You can freeze them for up to three months.