Description
These chewy peanut butter cookies are perfectly soft with a rich, nutty flavor. Made with creamy or crunchy peanut butter, they have a delightful sweetness balanced by a slight hint of salt. Easy to prepare and quick to bake, they’re a classic treat that’s perfect for any peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it is ready for baking when your cookies are prepared.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or beat by hand to cream the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
- Add Sugars: Mix in the brown sugar and white sugar to the creamed peanut butter mixture. Beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth batter base for your cookies.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Stir the eggs and vanilla extract into the peanut butter mixture until everything is fully combined and the batter is smooth.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three parts. Mix well after each addition. The dough should be firm enough to roll into balls and not sticky.
- Form Cookies: Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, portion out the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball slightly using a fork to create a criss-cross pattern on top. Alternatively, measure 1/4 cup of dough, divide it in half, then roll and flatten.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on your preferred crispiness.
- Cool: After baking, let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Adjust baking time to get softer or crispier cookies; less time for chewy texture, more for crunchy.
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- If dough is too sticky, chill it for 15-20 minutes before shaping.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, classic cookies, easy cookie recipe, homemade cookies
