Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect balance of soft, chewy, and peanut butter flavor. With a slightly crisp edge and a soft center, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. They’re a great treat for any occasion and will fill your kitchen with the delicious aroma of peanut butter!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted peanut butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 2 tbsp milk (optional for softer texture)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– Extra sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until smooth and well combined.
3. Gradually add in the flour, mixing until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too thick, you can add the milk to soften it slightly.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in extra sugar, if desired.
5. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
6. Gently press each dough ball with a fork to make a crisscross pattern.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
– For extra peanut butter flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts to the dough.
– These cookies are great for freezing. Simply scoop and freeze the dough balls, then bake them fresh when you’re ready.
– For a softer cookie, reduce the baking time slightly.
– You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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