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My Favorite Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add Egg and Vanilla
  1. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Form Cookies
  1. Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should look soft.
Cool and Enjoy
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough before baking.

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