Description
These thick and chewy peanut butter cookies are a classic treat combining creamy peanut butter with a perfect balance of sugars to create a soft yet chewy texture. Easy to prepare and perfect for peanut butter lovers, these cookies feature a traditional crisscross fork pattern and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, ensuring even sweetness and texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until well combined for a smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until the dough comes together, forming a soft and manageable consistency.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork to form a crisscross pattern on top, a signature look for peanut butter cookies.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, ensuring a chewy texture inside.
- Cool: Allow the baked cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a handful of chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough.
- Do not overbake: baking just until the edges are golden ensures a chewy center.
- Softened butter should be at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
