Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These soft peanut butter cookies are easy to make and incredibly delicious. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking Sheets
- Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Use a fork to flatten each cookie slightly, making a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, add ½ cup of chocolate chips to the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.