Description
These Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are a perfect balance of soft, thick texture with that irresistible peanut butter flavor. Packed with creamy peanut butter and rich brown sugar, these cookies will be a new favorite
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). -
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. -
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. -
Shape and Flatten the Dough:
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to press down lightly, creating a crisscross pattern on each cookie. -
Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft. -
Cool and Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- For an extra peanut buttery flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts into the dough before baking.
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, you can bake the cookies a little longer (12 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg