Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
This peanut butter cookie recipe helps you make soft, chewy, and rich homemade cookies with simple ingredients. You can prepare and bake these cookies easily, making them perfect for beginners and anyone who loves classic peanut butter flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon or hand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Fork
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Scoop small portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press each dough ball gently with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft.
Do not overbake to prevent dry cookies.
Measure flour correctly to avoid dense cookies.
Use good quality peanut butter for best flavor.
