Description
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are classic, soft-baked cookies made with creamy peanut butter, a hint of honey, and a mix of brown and white sugars for the perfect chewy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, and honey together until smooth. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, blending until fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla extract. Beat until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture while mixing on low, just until all flour is combined.
- If the dough is very soft, chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
- Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, scoop the dough and gently roll each portion into a ball. Roll balls in a small bowl of granulated sugar to coat.
- Place balls of dough on prepared baking sheet. Flatten each to about 1/2″ tall using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove as soon as tops are cracked but still appear slightly underdone.
- Let cookies cool 1–2 minutes on the baking sheet, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for 3–5 days.
Notes
- For extra softness, avoid overbaking; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
- Use natural peanut butter for a richer flavor, or regular creamy peanut butter for classic texture.
- If the dough is sticky, chilling it helps with handling and rolling.
- Great for freezing—store dough balls or baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 17mg