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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

These soft and chewy Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are a perfect treat, made with simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in an air fryer for a delightful crunch and taste.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/4 cups flour You can substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl until light and creamy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Then, beat in the peanut butter.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
  4. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
Cooking
  1. Line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper and preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out portions of cookie dough, shape them into balls, and roll them through granulated sugar to coat.
  3. Arrange the cookie dough balls in the air fryer basket, leaving 1 to 2 inches between each cookie for them to spread.
  4. Use a fork to lightly press a crisscross pattern into the top of each cookie.
  5. Air fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and tips of the crisscross pattern. Be careful not to overbake.
  6. Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes before carefully removing them from the air fryer with a spatula. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies are best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.