Description
These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies have a rich, buttery texture with the perfect balance of sweetness and peanut flavor. They require no chilling, come together in one bowl, and are great for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- (Optional) Stir in chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
Step 3: Shape & Bake
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to press down in a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake and let them firm up while cooling.
Want a crispier cookie? Bake for an extra 1-2 minutes.
Make them flourless: Use 1 cup peanut butter, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 egg for a gluten-free version!