Soft Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies (Print Version)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

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

# How to Make It:

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 Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry staples you likely already have
  • Perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors
  • No chilling time required
02 -
  • These cookies are high in protein compared to most other cookies thanks to the peanut butter
  • The dough freezes beautifully for up to 3 months just portion into balls before freezing
  • Can be made gluten free by substituting a 1 to 1 gluten free flour blend
03 -
  • For extra indulgence, press a chocolate kiss or peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie immediately after baking
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a subtle warmth that enhances the peanut flavor
  • Let your butter and egg come to room temperature for the smoothest, most consistent dough

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