Print

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Soft Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe, where creamy peanut butter meets a rich buttery texture. These cookies are soft, chewy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any occasion. With a hint of sea salt to enhance their sweetness, they can be enjoyed warm from the oven or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to customize these treats with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Get ready to create a batch of cookies that will melt in your mouth!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt before gradually adding it to the wet ingredients.
  5. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Scoop uniform portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing between each cookie.
  7. Create a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie using a fork.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition