Description
Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate homemade treat! These easy peanut butter cookies are soft in the center, packed with rich peanut butter flavor, and perfect for holidays, bake sales, dessert tables, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy (2–3 minutes).
- Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined—do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make thicker, chewier cookies.
- Scoop 1½ tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, place on baking sheets 2 inches apart, and press with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the centers look slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Perfectly Soft Texture: For the chewiest cookies, avoid overbaking and remove them from the oven when the centers still look slightly soft.
Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and creates thicker, bakery-style cookies.
Easy to Store: Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months for a make-ahead treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 servings per cookie
- Calories: 180 calories
