Best Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
These soft, chewy peanut butter cookies are quick and easy to make, filled with rich, nutty flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 stick
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy, your choice!
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Rolling
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy.
- Add in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Keep beating until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to your peanut butter blend, stirring until just combined.
- If you're feeling a bit fancy, chill your dough in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- Roll small balls of dough, about 1 inch in diameter, and then roll them in the extra granulated sugar.
- Place your cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten each ball with a fork, making that classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake in your preheated oven for about 8–10 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Allow your cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Keep your cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or drizzling melted chocolate on top.