Description
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are soft-centered, golden-edged treats packed with bold peanut butter flavor. These cookies are quick to make and guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth or peanut butter craving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft for thicker cookies.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for a sweet-salty combo.
- Use chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for added texture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a GF version.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
