Description
Delight in these Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, these cookies are quick, easy, and utterly irresistible!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to press each dough ball in a crisscross pattern, slightly flattening them.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft texture.
- Cool and Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra nutty flavor, sprinkle the tops with chopped peanuts before baking.
- To make these gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American