Description
These Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers. With a soft, chewy texture and a classic flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla: Beat in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork. Bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra chewy texture, slightly underbake the cookies and allow them to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- You can also use chunky peanut butter for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
