Description
These thick and chewy peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers! Packed with rich, nutty flavor and an irresistibly soft texture, they’re a classic cookie everyone will love. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or an indulgent snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape and Flatten the Dough: Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to press down lightly, creating a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- For extra texture, you can add chopped peanuts or peanut butter chips to the dough.
- To make them gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg