Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a rich nutty flavor. Easy to make, perfect for sharing, and loved by everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
– 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky) – the star ingredient
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – adds richness and helps cookies spread
– 1 cup granulated sugar – gives crisp edges
– 1 cup brown sugar – keeps centers moist and chewy
– 2 large eggs – bind the dough and add moisture
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – provides structure
– 1 tsp baking soda – helps cookies rise and brown
– 1/2 tsp salt – balances sweetness and enhances peanut flavor
– 2 tsp vanilla extract – adds depth and rounds out nutty flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets.
7. Flatten each cookie with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a pinch of coarse salt on top before baking. Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container up to 1 week.