Description
Delightfully soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. These easy-to-make cookies feature a classic crisscross fork pattern and a tender texture that melts in your mouth, making them an ideal treat for peanut butter lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until they are fully incorporated into the creamed mixture for a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently and just until combined to avoid overmixing, which helps keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place each on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Press each dough ball lightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern to slightly flatten the cookies and give them their classic peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly.
Notes
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking and remove them from the oven as soon as the edges start to turn golden.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- You can substitute peanut butter with natural or no-stir peanut butter for a healthier twist, but expect slight changes in texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
