Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting goodness of Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies. These delightful treats are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, making them a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or craving a sweet snack, this easy recipe is your go-to for delicious homemade cookies. The addition of sea salt enhances the sweet and savory balance, elevating each bite to a new level of indulgence. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that will impress friends and family alike. Get ready to enjoy these irresistible cookies that are sure to become a favorite!
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 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 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 (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and baking powder until just incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Use a fork to create crisscross patterns on each cookie ball and lightly flatten them.
- If desired, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for about 9 minutes or until slightly under-baked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg