Description
Homemade Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies promise a delightful blend of rich nutty flavor and irresistible texture. Crisp edges and tender centers make these classic treats perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously blending softened butter, peanut butter, and both sugar varieties until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency.
- Introduce eggs individually into the mixture, ensuring thorough integration after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, whisking them together to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Merge the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently folding until a cohesive dough forms without overworking the mixture.
- Craft uniform cookie portions by scooping approximately 2 tablespoons of dough, rolling into smooth spheres, and positioning them with adequate spacing on the prepared sheet.
- Imprint a classic crisscross pattern on each dough ball using a fork, which helps flatten the cookies and creates signature texture.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes until edges develop a golden hue while maintaining soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet, then transition to a wire rack for complete cooling, ensuring optimal texture and flavor development.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker cookies.
- Use natural peanut butter for a more intense, authentic flavor that enhances the cookie’s richness.
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- For a lower-sugar version, reduce granulated sugar by half and use a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg