Looking for a great homemade cookie recipe? The taste of these soft and chewy peanut butter cookies will bring you to your knees. These cookies offer the perfect balance of nutty flavor and pleasant chewiness that will leave you wanting more and more cookies. Whether you’re a peanut butter lover like me or just looking for a delicious treat for the whole family, these cookies are sure to satisfy your needs.
Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these homemade peanut butter cookies are a breeze. Moreover, they are perfect for any occasion, from cozy evenings with some good tea to gatherings with friends and family as a great addition to an afternoon coffee.
Recipe
Ingredients in this recipe
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg or 2 regular ones
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Step-by-step instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined. Do not mix more than necessary.
- Turn on and preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly butter it.
- Take parts of the dough with a spoon or ladle and roll them into balls. Place the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet and leave a gap between each cookie.
- Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie to create a criss-cross pattern on top.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to, for example, a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with something like a glass of milk, cocoa or your favorite hot beverage. It also goes well with tea or coffee.