Description
These classic peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfectly sweetened with a blend of brown and granulated sugars, these cookies feature a traditional criss-cross fork pattern and a tender crumb that sets up beautifully after baking. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection in just 10 minutes, these cookies make a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp (3g) baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (250g) peanut butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
Optional
- 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt (if peanut butter is not salty)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature by the time the dough is ready for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder into a bowl, then whisk them to combine evenly for consistent rising.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Optionally, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt if your peanut butter lacks saltiness.
- Add Peanut Butter: Mix in the peanut butter until fully incorporated with the creamed butter and sugars, creating a smooth batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Add Dry Mixture: Gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined, forming a soft dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten Cookies: Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball in a criss-cross pattern to flatten them slightly and create the classic peanut butter cookie design.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. They will appear soft and slightly underbaked when removed.
- Cool and Set: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet so they can firm up and finish cooking with residual heat before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
- Cookies will be very soft immediately after baking but will firm up as they cool, so do not overbake.
- Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet to achieve the best texture and prevent them from breaking.
- If peanut butter is not salty, adding 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to the batter enhances flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 105g divided among 18 cookies)
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
