Ingredients
– 1 cup salted butter, softened
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– ¼ cup neutral-flavored oil such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
– 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup powdered sugar
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons sour cream
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 5 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar for dipping
– ½ cup salted butter, softened
– 1 tablespoon sour cream
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– ⅓ cup unsweetened or Dutch-process cocoa powder
– ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients, making sure butter and peanut butter are softened.
2-Add the flour and mix until fully combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
3-Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and roll them, then place on baking sheets spaced apart.
4-Spray a flat-bottomed glass with cooking spray, dip it in granulated sugar, and press the balls into ¼-inch thick discs.
5-Bake at 350 degrees F for 7-8 minutes until just set, then cool on the sheets before moving to a rack.
6-Once the cookies are cooled, prepare the frosting by beating the butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and heavy cream, adjusting for the right consistency.
Last Step:
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🍪 Do not overbake; slight underbaking keeps cookies soft.
🍫 Use creamy peanut butter; natural varieties may alter texture.
❄️ Cookies freeze well baked and frosted; chill for best taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg