Let’s Make the Best Peanut Butter Cookies Ever
Hey, do you love peanut butter cookies as much as I do? If so, you’re in for a treat! These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter goodness. They are super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and no chilling needed. You can enjoy them plain or add some chocolate chips, nuts, or jam for extra yumminess. These are the best peanut butter cookies ever!
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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
This recipe is for peanut butter lovers who want to make delicious cookies at home. These cookies are easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, which you probably already have in your pantry.
You don’t need fancy equipment or skills, just a bowl, a spoon and a baking sheet. Plus, you don’t have to chill the dough. You can enjoy these cookies right away. These peanut butter cookies are soft and chewy in the middle, with slightly crisp edges. They have a rich peanut butter flavor that will satisfy your cravings.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (113g approx, unsalted butter, softened at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar (100g approx)
- 1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar (100g approx)
- 3/4 cup Creamy peanut butter (190g approx)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup All-purpose flour (156g approx)
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
If you don't have baking sheet or cooking spray you can grease the baking tray using butterIn a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add Ingredients one by one, first add butter then and sugar and peanut butter.Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat well until combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets or baking tray, leaving about 2 inches of space between them. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or a fork, making a crisscross pattern or any desired pattern on top.
Don't press them hard, just gentle press.Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set. Do not overbake or the cookies will be dry.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious peanut butter cookies or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 127kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 17mg6%
- Sodium 97mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
You can use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy if you prefer more texture in your cookies.
You can add some chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or jam to the cookie dough or on top of the cookies before baking for extra flavor and variety.
You can use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized cookies and save time.
Equipments Used/Needed:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon or electric mixer
- Whisk
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Fork
- Wire rack