Description
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are soft and chewy treats made with creamy peanut butter and a perfect balance of sugars. These easy-to-make cookies have a delightful crisscross fork pattern on top and bake to a golden perfection in just under 10 minutes, making them a timeless favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric hand mixer, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Peanut Butter and Egg: Add the peanut butter and the egg to the creamed butter mixture, then mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the flour, then mix well to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until the dough is fully combined and smooth.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop the dough and form 1-inch diameter balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Shape Cookies: Flatten each dough ball gently using a fork, pressing in a crisscross pattern to create the classic peanut butter cookie design.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes, or until the cookies just begin to turn golden at the base but remain soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can toast the peanut butter slightly before mixing.
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Customize by adding chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
