Classic Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These classic chewy peanut butter cookies are a delightful treat, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a soft, irresistible texture.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Spatula
- Fork
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract; scrape down the sides of the bowl before beating in the creamy peanut butter until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each dough ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and set, while the centers still appear soft.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies before baking. Ensure your butter is properly softened for a light and fluffy cookie dough texture.