Description
This Perfectly Soft Peanut Butter Cookies recipe delivers chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with the rich flavor of peanut butter. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies feature a criss-cross fork pattern and a delightful balance of sweetness and softness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For Rolling
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Mix Wet Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated white sugar, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 cup softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add in 2 large eggs and beat thoroughly until combined.
- Add Leavening and Flour: Mix in 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Gradually add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and stir until just incorporated, forming a soft dough.
- Form the Cookies: Roll the dough into 2-inch balls, then roll each ball in ¼ cup granulated white sugar until coated. Place the coated balls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten each cookie gently in the center with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using creamy peanut butter ensures a smooth texture, but natural peanut butter can also be used for a more intense flavor.
- Rolling the cookies in sugar before baking adds a slight crunch and beautiful shimmer.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool, ensuring they stay soft.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt if your peanut butter is unsalted.
