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Peanut butter cookies

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Course: Dessert, Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 598kcal
I’ve been converting some of my favorite old-fashioned recipes over to the air fryer and these peanut butter cookies are no exception. If you don't have a big oven available or don't want to heat your house, this recipe is for you!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 21/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F, following manufacturer’s instructions to do so.
  • Line air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray with vegetable-based cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand-held electric mixer, or a stand mixer, beat peanut butter, butter, and shortening together for 1 minute.
  • Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and baking powder and beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beat until mixed.
  • Add flour and combine until just mixed. Do not overmix.
  • Shape dough into 2-inch balls and roll in the ¼ cup sugar.
  • Flatten sugar-coated dough balls to one inch thickness and press with tines of fork in one direction and then in the opposite direction down the center of the cookie to create a crosshatch pattern.
  • Place cookie dough in air fryer basket at least one inch apart.
  • Cook in air fryer for 5 – 6 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Remove from air fryer basket and cool on wire rack for ten minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg