Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These thick and chewy peanut butter cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a soft, satisfying texture. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or serving at gatherings, these cookies are easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will set as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Dough can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.