Description
Classic chewy peanut butter cookies with a rich, nutty flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla using a hand mixer.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until well combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in granulated sugar.
- Place the balls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern onto the tops of the balls.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter based on preference.
- Chill the dough overnight to control spreading.
- Add chocolate or peanut butter chips for variation.
- Cookies stay soft longer if stored with a piece of bread.
- Freeze dough balls for convenient baking later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
