Soft & Thick Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These soft & thick peanut butter cookies are deliciously chewy and packed with peanut flavor. Made with creamy peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla, they are a quick and easy treat for peanut butter lovers. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 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 powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, and sugars until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Use a fork to create a classic crisscross pattern on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg