Soft Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy cookies with rich peanut flavor, featuring the iconic crisscross pattern — a simple, satisfying homemade treat.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 115g unsalted butter, softened
02 - 100g granulated sugar
03 - 100g brown sugar, packed
04 - 250g creamy peanut butter
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 155g all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
09 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
10 - 1/4 tsp salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
07 - Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
08 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. (Cookies will continue to set as they cool.)
09 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For extra peanut flavor, stir in 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or peanut butter chips.
02 - Prefer a crunchier cookie? Bake for an extra 1–2 minutes.
03 - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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