Description
These Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers. With a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and brown sugar, these cookies come out soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious every time. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a batch of classic American-style cookies with a tender texture and rich flavor, perfect for snacking or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated, providing moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and maintaining tenderness.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls using your hands.
- Arrange and Shape Cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set, but the centers still look slightly soft to ensure softness and chewiness after cooling.
- Cool on Baking Sheet: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to firm up slightly.
- Transfer to Wire Rack: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess and allowing them to set perfectly.
Notes
- For an extra soft cookie, avoid overbaking; aim for slightly soft centers when removing from the oven.
- Use well-stirred natural peanut butter for a more intense peanut flavor.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough for a tasty variation.
