Peanut Butter Cookies
These classic peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with flavor. A simple, nostalgic recipe that comes together quickly with pantry staples.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- - Fork
- Baking sheet + parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream peanut butter, butter, and sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, place 2 inches apart.
- Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on the pan before transferring.
Notes
Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra fun.
Use natural peanut butter if well-stirred.
Freeze dough balls to bake fresh anytime.