Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect blend of soft texture and rich, nutty flavor. These cookies are not just quick to make, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish; they’re also incredibly versatile—ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or simply as a sweet treat at home. With an optional sprinkle of sea salt and the ability to customize with chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies satisfy every craving. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or paired with a glass of milk, they are sure to please cookie lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups unbleached flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet spaced apart.
- Use a fork to create crisscross patterns on top of each cookie.
- Optionally sprinkle with sea salt before baking for about 9 minutes; cookies may appear slightly underbaked.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for around 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg