Description
These Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic favorite, perfect for peanut butter lovers. With a soft and chewy texture, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, place on baking sheets, flatten with a fork, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, avoid overbaking.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
