Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with our Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies strike a perfect balance between sweet and salty, thanks to the creamy peanut butter. With their pillowy texture and rich flavor, they are bound to become a favorite among kids and adults alike! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to whip up a batch in no time. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or saved for later, these cookies will brighten anyone’s day. Get ready to bake a batch of deliciousness that everyone will crave!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 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.
- Cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly press each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers will remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg