Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade peanut butter cookies with The Easiest Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for any occasion—from casual snacking to festive gatherings. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up these melt-in-your-mouth treats in no time. Their rich peanut butter flavor combined with a perfectly balanced sweetness will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy them on their own or pair them with a glass of milk for the ultimate treat experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar + extra for rolling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat in reserved granulated sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Create crosshatch patterns with a fork and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg