Description
These Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor. Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare, they are an ideal treat for any occasion. With a classic crisscross fork pattern and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are a delightful homemade dessert that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a smooth, well-mixed batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Gently flatten each cookie ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on the top which is characteristic of classic peanut butter cookies.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn lightly golden but the centers still look soft, ensuring chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to firm up properly.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts or chocolate chips into the dough before shaping the cookies.
- Do not overbake as the cookies will continue to cook slightly on the baking sheet and firm up as they cool, preserving their chewy texture.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
