Description
These Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. With a hint of vanilla and a soft, chewy texture, they are sure to become your go-to cookie recipe.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 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
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, place on the baking sheet, press with a fork, and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- For variety, try mixing in chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
