Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers! With a rich, nutty flavor and a chewy texture, these cookies are packed with the delicious goodness of creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla. They're easy to make and can be customized with chocolate chips or chopped peanuts. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to press each ball down slightly, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add 1 cup of chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist.
- For extra crunch, stir in 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts.
- If you're avoiding peanuts, sunbutter can be a nut-free alternative.