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Close-up of golden brown peanut butter cookies on a striped cloth.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Jennifer Ryan
Soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, these peanut butter cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth classic!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 128 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes.
    ½ cup salted butter
    A mixing bowl with creamed butter and beaters resting inside.
  • Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then continue mixing for another 2 minutes until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
    ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar
    A bowl containing a smooth peanut butter cookie dough mixture.
  • Stir in the peanut butter, followed by the egg, mixing until everything is fully combined and smooth.
    ½ cup smooth peanut butter, 1 large egg
    A bowl with peanut butter cookie dough and a dollop of peanut butter.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    1⅓ cups plain flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch Salt
    A glass bowl filled with flour and a whisk resting inside.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and gently mix until just combined, stopping as soon as no dry flour remains.
    Peanut butter cookie dough in a mixing bowl with a spatula.
  • Gather the dough into a flat disc, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours (or up to 24 hours). Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and improves the texture.
    A round disc of peanut butter cookie dough wrapped in plastic wrap on a marble surface.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line or lightly grease your baking sheets if needed.
    Oven preheated to 375°F or 190°C and displayed in bold orange text.
  • Scoop the chilled dough into balls about 3 cm (1¼ inches) wide and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
    Dough balls for peanut butter cookies arranged on a baking sheet.
  • Use a fork to gently press a criss-cross pattern on top of each dough ball.
    A fork pressing down on a peanut butter cookie on a baking sheet.
  • Bake one tray at a time on the center rack for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
    Freshly shaped peanut butter cookie dough on a baking sheet.
  • Let the cookies rest on the baking tray for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
    Freshly baked peanut butter cookies cooling on a wire rack.

Notes

Tips and Tricks
  • Soft centers: Remove the cookies while they still look slightly underbaked in the middle, they'll firm up as they cool.
  • Don't skip the chill: Chilled dough prevents spreading and gives you thicker, chewier cookies.
  • Perfect fork marks: Dip the fork in sugar before pressing to prevent sticking and add extra crunch.
  • Extra flavor: Use a high-quality peanut butter for the richest taste.
  • Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 129IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
Keywords biscuit, cookie, cookie dough, cookie recipe, cookies, easy cookie recipe, peanut butter, peanut sauce, warm cookies
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