The main reason you have a crumbly cookie is because you’ve added too much flour. Other reasons you might have a crumbly cookie is that you’ve used margarine or another butter substitute or you’ve cooked them too long. Sorry, but you just can’t get these soft, delicious cookies without using real, unsalted butter.

Why are my peanut butter cookies dry?

Reasons why peanut butter cookies are dry and crumbly: You cooked them a wee bit too long. Or, if they do, you’ve already cooked them too long. Take them out of the oven as soon as they no longer look wet or raw. They will finish cooking on the baking sheet after you take them out of the oven.

Why do my cookies crack on top?

Most cookies have top crusts that remain relatively soft and flexible as the cookies set during baking. However, if the top surface dries out before the cookie is finished spreading and rising, it hardens, cracks, and pulls apart, producing an attractive crinkly, cracked exterior.

What does it mean when the cookies fall apart?

Adding too much butter can cause the cookies to be flat and greasy. Adding too little butter can cause the cookies to be tough and crumbly. Adding too few eggs can result in dry, crumbly cookies. If you run out of eggs while baking and find that you need more, you can add 1/4 cup vegetable oil for each egg required.

What are some recipes for peanut butter cookies?

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven.

What foods go well with peanut butter?

Celery is a healthy snack that gets a boost from some peanut butter slathered on top, making a treat that’s crunchy, smooth and packed with protein.

What are the ingredients in peanut butter cookies?

Directions. Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.

What are some recipes with peanut butter?

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies. Only four ingredients and one bowl are needed for these healthy peanut butter cookies.