Enjoy the classic taste of chewy peanut butter cookies with this easy recipe. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. The dough is easy to make and can be customized with add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts. These cookies bake up soft and chewy with a rich peanut butter flavor that is loved by kids and adults alike. Serve them with a glass of cold milk for a nostalgic treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat the 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 light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press down lightly with a fork to create the classic criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Enjoy the delicious homemade peanut butter cookies!
