Peanut Butter Cookies
These classic Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich peanut butter flavor. With their signature crisscross pattern and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re a timeless treat that’s quick and easy to make. Perfect for after-school snacks, holiday cookie trays, or anytime peanut butter cravings strike
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter & sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg & vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Form cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack
Notes
- Chewy cookies: Don’t overbake — they’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
- Extra peanut flavor: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Optional: Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate for a fun twist