🥜 Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These homemade peanut butter cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, easy to whip up in one bowl, and always a crowd-pleaser. With a golden crisp outside and chewy center, they’re perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or chunky, for extra texture)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape the cookies:
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Using a fork, gently press down to make a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cookies will still be soft in the center — they firm up as they cool.
- Cool & enjoy:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍴 Tips & Variations
- Use chunky peanut butter for extra crunch.
- Dip half the cooled cookie in melted chocolate for a fun twist.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking for a gourmet touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.