Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and salty, these classic peanut butter cookies deliver a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s impossible to resist—simple, nostalgic, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour lightly spooned and leveled
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter salted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well combined.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Using a fork dipped in sugar, press down each ball gently in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread.
- For variety, add chocolate chips or sprinkle with sea salt before baking.
- Freeze dough balls ahead of time for quick baking later.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
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