Description
Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate nostalgic treat that brings together creamy peanut butter flavor with a bakery-style chewy texture. This easy recipe is perfect for quick desserts, lunchbox snacks, or satisfying your sweet tooth at any time of day. With pantry-friendly ingredients and a straightforward method, it’s a favorite for all levels of bakers. If you’re looking for easy recipes, cookie ideas, or comfort food desserts, these cookies check every box. Great for holiday baking, family treats, or just when you’re craving a classic peanut butter cookie.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture. Fold in optional peanuts or chocolate chips.
5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Scoop dough, shape into balls, and place on baking sheet. Press each with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients to create a smooth, uniform dough.
Don’t skip the chill time if you want extra thick, bakery-style cookies.
Slightly underbake for the softest, chewiest centers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg