Description
These Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are soft in the center with a slightly crisp edge, packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfectly sweet and buttery, they make an irresistible treat for peanut butter lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
- Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until fully combined.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
- Place on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
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Bake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg