Thick And Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Thick, chewy, and loaded with creamy peanut butter, these cookies strike the perfect balance of sweetness and soft texture for a comforting, homemade treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place on the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork to make a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and tops are golden. The centers will firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve with a glass of milk!