Description
These Peanut Butter Cookies offer a deliciously chewy and nutty treat with the perfect balance of soft interior and crisp edges. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes using pantry staples, they deliver rich peanut flavor and are highly customizable to suit any taste or dietary preference.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until fluffy and pale in color—this usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Peanut Butter and Egg: Mix in the peanut butter, followed by the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until all ingredients combine smoothly, giving you a creamy, decadent dough.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Shape Cookies and Bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on your prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to gently press down each ball in a crisscross pattern. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps set the texture for that perfect chew and crunch combo.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure easier mixing and a smoother dough.
- Don’t overbake; cookies will look slightly underdone when removed and firm up while cooling.
- Customize texture by swapping smooth peanut butter with crunchy for extra nutty bites.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to enhance warm flavor complexity without overpowering the peanut butter.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, nutty cookies, classic cookie recipe, easy cookies, homemade cookies
