Soft, chewy, and bursting with nutty flavor, these are truly *The Best Peanut Butter Cookies* you'll ever bake! Made with creamy peanut butter and the perfect balance of granulated and brown sugars, these cookies boast a delightful sweetness with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Classic crisscross fork patterns give them a nostalgic charm, while a quick 15-minute prep time and only 10 minutes in the oven make them as simple as they are satisfying. Whether served with a cold glass of milk or enjoyed as a snack, this easy peanut butter cookie recipe is a must-try for cookie lovers. Perfect for holidays, lunchboxes, or anytime cravings, these crowd-pleasers deliver classic comfort in every bite.
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Preheat your oven to 176°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form 1 to 1.5-inch balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern to create the classic peanut butter cookie look.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked—that's okay; they'll set as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these delicious cookies with a glass of cold milk or as a snack anytime!
Calories |
158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*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.