Description
These BEST Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic treat that’s perfect for peanut butter lovers. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, place on baking sheets, and press with a fork. Bake for 9–11 minutes until set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake—these cookies continue to set as they cool.
- For extra richness, stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
