Description
These Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate nostalgic treat, featuring a perfect balance of nutty flavor and irresistible texture. Easy to make and universally loved!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g) salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cookies will be soft; they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Softened Butter: Use genuinely softened butter for a smooth, airy dough.
- Do Not Overmix: Mix the flour only until just combined to prevent tough cookies.
- Perfect Bake: Bake until edges are lightly golden; centers will look soft but will set beautifully upon cooling.
- Quality Peanut Butter: Opt for a good quality creamy peanut butter for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not available
- Trans Fat: Not available
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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