Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
If you’re craving a nostalgic treat that brings warmth and comfort, this Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe is your answer! These cookies are soft, rich in peanut butter flavor, and incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Whether you’re baking solo or including the kids in the kitchen, these cookies promise to delight with every bite. Their irresistible balance of sweet and salty flavors will have everyone reaching for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet spaced apart and press down with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg