Description
If you’re looking for the ultimate soft and chewy peanut butter cookie, this is the recipe you need. These softest peanut butter cookies are rich, tender, and packed with nostalgic flavor—perfect as a quick dessert, easy snack, or part of your list of go-to food ideas. Whether you’re searching for an easy dessert recipe, snack ideas, or baking inspiration, these cookies are simple, delicious, and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the peanut butter until fully incorporated, then add the eggs and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl whisk together flour baking soda and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients stirring until just combined.
5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to improve texture and prevent spreading.
6. Scoop tablespoon sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
7. Press each cookie with a fork to create the classic criss cross pattern.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are set.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough prevents cookies from spreading too much and improves flavor.
Remove cookies while centers still look slightly soft for the best chewy texture.
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking enhances the peanut butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg