Description
These Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect blend of rich peanut butter flavor and chewy texture. Soft in the middle with slightly crisp edges, these classic cookies are easy to make and satisfying for any peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy base for your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next to ensure an even texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Shape Dough Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Flatten each cookie ball gently with a fork, pressing down to create a crisscross pattern on the top that is classic for peanut butter cookies.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy for added texture.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easier cleanup if desired.
