Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Experience the joy of baking with these Soft Peanut Butter Cookies—warm, gooey, and packed with rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to delight your taste buds and evoke sweet memories. With their chewy texture and ideal balance of sweetness, they make a delicious treat for family gatherings or a rainy afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg