Best Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe for Chewy Perfection
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies that are perfectly balanced between sweet and salty. A nostalgic treat that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth (about 2 minutes). Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out dough balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should be slightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 20-30 minutes before baking. Add chocolate chips or sprinkle flaky sea salt for a special twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, kid-friendly, quick baking