Description
Soft and buttery peanut butter cookies with a rich, nutty flavor and delightfully chewy texture, perfect for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, gently packed
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies