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The Best Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe You’ll Ever Bake

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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

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  • 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

  1. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla extract. Beat until well incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture while mixing on low, just until all flour is combined.
  5. If the dough is very soft, chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  7. 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.
  8. Place balls of dough on prepared baking sheet. Flatten each to about 1/2″ tall using the bottom of a glass.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove as soon as tops are cracked but still appear slightly underdone.
  10. Let cookies cool 1–2 minutes on the baking sheet, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack.
  11. 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.

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