Description
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious, this peanut butter cookie recipe is perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and an easy process, these cookies will become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, more as needed
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, or margarine
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (6 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe