Description
These thick, chewy peanut butter cookies are packed with rich peanut butter flavor and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, they are simple to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a variation, you can add chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- Be sure to not overbake the cookies to maintain that chewy texture.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes