Tasty and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These thick and chewy peanut butter cookies offer a perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers with a rich, nutty flavor. A nostalgic and easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients to form a thick dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Press with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or store once cooled.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the centers chewy.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies.
- Natural peanut butter can be used if well stirred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
