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Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, classic cookies made with butter, peanut butter, sugars, and pantry staples, baked until just set for tender centers.
Ready in about 15 minutes total, they’re easy to prepare, beginner-friendly, and perfect for everyday baking or quick dessert cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Calories: 193
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 180g
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted room temp 113g
  • 1 cup peanut butter 250g
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar 100g lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar 100g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5mL
  • 1 egg large room temp
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder 3g

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the flour and baking powder, then whisk to combine.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add optional salt if needed.
  4. Mix in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix just until incorporated.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Flatten each cookie gently with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
  9. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring. They will continue to set as they cool.

Notes

These cookies are simple, nostalgic, and exactly what you want when a peanut butter craving hits.
No drama, no complicated steps, just soft centers and that classic criss-cross top.