Description
Delight in these chewy peanut butter cookies that offer the perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and soft, chewy texture. Easy to make and baked to perfection, these cookies are great for any occasion and satisfy your sweet tooth with a rich, nutty flavor.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups unbleached flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional
- Sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Butter, Peanut Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, blend the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and white granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and pure vanilla extract thoroughly until fully combined, creating a uniform batter.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the unbleached flour, baking soda, and baking powder to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until all ingredients are incorporated without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, shape each into a ball, and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Press each dough ball gently with a fork to create a signature crisscross pattern; sprinkle sea salt on top if desired for a slight salty contrast.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for about 9 minutes until they look slightly underbaked; this ensures a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should appear slightly underbaked to maintain chewiness.
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
- Sprinkling sea salt enhances the flavor by balancing the sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
