Soft & Thick Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
This Soft & Thick Peanut Butter Cookies recipe creates rich, melt-in-your-mouth treats that are soft, sweet, and full of peanut butter flavor. With a handful of pantry ingredients, this simple recipe is ideal for baking a quick and satisfying dessert. Enjoy a classic taste in every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Flatten the cookies slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden but still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra softness, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg