Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
This Peanut Butter Cookies recipe combines creamy peanut butter, sugar, and a few simple ingredients to create soft, chewy cookies with a rich, nutty flavor. The dough is shaped into balls, slightly flattened, and baked until golden. These cookies are quick to make and perfect for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Peanut Butter:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy for a different texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 0.5 cups unsalted butter, 0.5 cups brown sugar, and 0.25 cups granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add 0.75 cups peanut butter and 1 large egg, mixing until fully combined.
- Stir in 1.33 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 teaspoons salt, and 0.75 teaspoons baking powder.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Use a fork to gently press down each ball, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until the edges are light brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Tips for the Perfect Texture and Taste
- Moisture Control: For soft and chewy cookies, chill the dough for at least an hour before baking. This step improves flavor and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
- Storage: To keep cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them individually wrapped for up to three months.
- Troubleshooting: If your cookies spread too much, add a teaspoon of flour to the dough. If they are too crumbly, try adding more peanut butter.
- Peanut Butter Blossoms – Add chocolate kisses to the center of each cookie after baking.
- Oatmeal Peanut Butter – Add rolled oats to the dough for a chewy twist.
- Flourless Thumbprints – Add jam filling to the center.
- Vegan Peanut Butter – Use plant-based milk for a vegan option.