Big and Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Big and Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, a recipe crafted for those who crave a perfectly tender, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Packed with the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are irresistibly soft in the center with just the right amount of chew around the edges. The simple yet satisfying crisscross fork pattern adds a nostalgic touch, while the combination of baking soda and baking powder ensures the ideal texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for baking novices and experts alike, with easy-to-follow steps that yield bakery-quality cookies. Serve them fresh out of the oven with a cold glass of milk, and watch these drool-worthy peanut butter cookies disappear in no time. Perfect for parties, gifting, or pure self-indulgence, this classic treat might just become your new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until creamy and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the peanut butter to the bowl and mix until smooth.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a large cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, scoop out the cookie dough and roll it into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake to ensure they remain soft.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your big, soft, and delicious peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 382.8 g | 491% | |
| Saturated Fat | 158.3 g | 792% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 4454 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 707.2 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.4 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 428.2 g | ||
| Protein | 134.1 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 3002 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
