Peanut Butter Cookies
These homemade peanut butter cookies are easy to make, chewy, and packed with rich peanut flavor, perfect for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour Sift before adding to wet ingredients
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt To enhance flavor
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter Choose based on texture preference
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg At room temperature
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with peanut butter until smooth.
- Add granulated and brown sugars, blending until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
Baking
- Roll the dough into one-inch balls and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place them on a lined baking sheet and press with a fork to create a hashtag pattern.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden on bottoms but soft on top.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.