Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Delightfully soft peanut butter cookies with a rich, nutty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use creamy for best texture
- 1 cup granulated sugar Regular granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Use dark brown for richer flavor
- 2 large eggs Large eggs needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract preferred
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Spoon flour into the measuring cup
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well blended and smooth.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until a soft dough is achieved.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Use a fork to make a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie, pressing down gently.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use creamy peanut butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Variations include adding chocolate chips or nuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.