Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of The BEST Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies. These classic treats are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Form Dough: Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Press a crisscross pattern with a fork on each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra soft texture, avoid overbaking as cookies will set as they cool.
- Try chunky peanut butter or add chocolate chips for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
