Peanut Butter Cookies
These classic peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and full of nutty flavor. With simple pantry ingredients and quick prep, they’re the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Press each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill dough for 20–30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
Slightly underbake for chewier cookies.