Description
Discover the joy of baking with my favorite soft & chewy peanut butter cookies recipe! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these delightful treats that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a dessert for gatherings, or a sweet indulgence at home, these cookies deliver on all fronts. Each bite reveals a delicious blend of creamy peanut butter and hints of vanilla, resulting in a soft and chewy texture that your family and friends will adore. Plus, this one-bowl wonder means easy cleanup—making it as enjoyable to bake as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and flour; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg