Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor, complemented by a hint of sea salt. Ideal for a cozy night in or an unexpected gathering, this easy recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. In less than ten minutes of prep time and a quick bake, you’ll have a batch of irresistible cookies that are sure to become a family favorite. With no special equipment needed and simple ingredients, you can enjoy delicious homemade cookies that satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 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 1/3 cups unbleached flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soften the butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and white granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in unbleached flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just combined.
- Shape dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Press down gently with a fork to create the classic pattern and sprinkle sea salt if desired.
- Bake for about 9 minutes until slightly under-baked; they will firm up while cooling.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (22g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg