The BEST Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
If you’re craving a delightful treat that combines nostalgia with comfort, then The BEST Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect choice for you! These cookies are thick, soft, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, they’re ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or sharing them with friends, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone around. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- Optional: 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and creamy peanut butter until well combined.
- Add all-purpose flour and baking soda; mix gently until just incorporated.
- Scoop out about 1-2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. If desired, roll in granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheet about one inch apart.
- Optionally, press down with a fork in a criss-cross pattern for added charm.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg