Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Soft Peanut Butter Cookies that are irresistibly creamy and perfectly chewy. This recipe combines the rich flavor of creamy peanut butter with just the right amount of sweetness, making it an all-time favorite for cookie lovers. Enhanced by chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a gathering, a cozy night in, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With straightforward steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll create a batch of 24 cookies in no time, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop uniform portions onto the prepared baking sheet with enough space between each cookie.
- Create crisscross patterns on top with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg