Description
These Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic treat that’s soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cookie Dough:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Form Cookie Dough: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Press each ball down with a fork, bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting as they cool.
- You can also add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for a tasty variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
