Description
These Soft Peanut Butter Cookies combine creamy peanut butter and a perfect blend of sugars to create tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats. With a simple preparation and a quick bake time, these cookies are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without fuss.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined for a uniform dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and a tough cookie.
- Shape Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Flatten with Fork: Use a fork to press each dough ball in a crisscross pattern, gently flattening each to encourage even baking and the classic peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating doneness while retaining softness inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set without breaking.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time to around 8 minutes.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for enhanced flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
