Description
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are a comforting, classic dessert perfect for bake sales, lunchboxes, or indulgent late-night snacks. This easy recipe uses pantry staples to deliver the ideal combination of soft and chewy texture with rich peanut butter flavor. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert or a homemade snack option, these cookies make a satisfying addition to your baking lineup.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mixture until just combined.
4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet. Flatten each slightly with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. The centers should appear slightly underdone.
8. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps keep the cookies thick and chewy.
Don’t overbake! Slightly soft centers yield the best texture.
These freeze well – raw or baked – for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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