These homemade peanut butter cookies are an absolute treat for peanut butter lovers. They have a perfect balance of crunchy edges and chewy centers that will have you reaching for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are easy to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Get ready to indulge in the ultimate peanut butter experience!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, continuing to mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Gently press down on each dough ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Enjoy these delicious homemade peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
