Great Peanut Butter Cookies
These Great Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. Made with creamy or chunky peanut butter and a blend of granulated and brown sugars for richness, these cookies are delightfully soft and chewy with a signature crisscross pattern on top. Ready in just 25 minutes, including prep and bake time, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, holiday cookie platters, or anytime snacking. Customize the texture with your choice of peanut butter and enjoy their melt-in-your-mouth goodness fresh out of the oven or paired with a glass of cold milk. These irresistible cookies are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 1 cup (creamy or chunky) Peanut butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup (packed) Light brown sugar
- 2 whole Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until creamy and well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cookie.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Use a fork to gently flatten the cookie balls and create a crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly soft—this ensures a chewy texture as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Great Peanut Butter Cookies with a glass of cold milk or as a delightful snack any time!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.5 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.8 g | 429% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2694 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 689.1 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 428.6 g | ||
| Protein | 100.6 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2180 mg | 46% | |
*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.
