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The Best Soft & Chewy Classic Peanut Butter Cookies (Ready in 30 Minutes)

A stack of golden brown peanut butter cookies featuring classic crisscross fork marks, resting on a white plate.
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Make classic peanut butter cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers that nostalgic, thick texture quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 2 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Mix in the peanut butter until smooth.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Use a fork to press down on each dough ball, creating the classic crisscross pattern. Press once in one direction, then press again perpendicular to the first marks.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. For soft peanut butter cookies, aim for edges that are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set into chewy peanut butter cookies.

Notes

  • For the thickest cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and pressing.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture in these soft peanut butter cookies.
  • Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of the dough balls before baking for enhanced flavor.

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