Soft & Thick Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Soft & thick peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat, packed with rich peanut butter flavor and a tender, chewy texture. These cookies are easy to make and great for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together peanut butter, butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Form dough into balls and flatten slightly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or chocolate chips to the dough before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg