Soft And Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter fans, rejoice! These soft and chewy cookies are a dream come true. With a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter, sweet sugar, and a hint of salt, these treats are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Plus, they’re ridiculously easy to make and perfect for snacking or sharing with friends.

Ready Time

45 mins

Yields

5 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, whichever you prefer)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt.

Set it aside for now. In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter and butter together until smooth and creamy.

You can use an electric mixer to make this step easier.

Gradually add the white granulated sugar and brown sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Beat it until well combined.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix! You should still see a bit of flour in the dough.

Add the baking soda mixture to the dough and mix until just combined.

Again, be careful not to overmix. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. You’ll end up with 5 soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that are perfect for snacking or sharing!

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature butter for the best results – it’ll help the cookies spread nicely and retain their moisture. If you’re using crunchy peanut butter, you might want to stir it well before using it to ensure the peanut pieces are evenly distributed.

Don’t overbake these babies – 10-12 minutes is the sweet spot for a soft and chewy center.

If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake for 14 minutes instead. Resist the temptation to overmix the dough, or your cookies might end up tough and dense.

Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients come together in a sticky ball.