Description
Are you ready to unleash the baker within? If you have a sweet tooth (and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?), these Irresistibly Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat! With just the right amount of peanut butteriness and a texture so soft you won’t believe your taste buds, these cookies are effortless to whip up, making them the perfect recipe for busy days or cozy nights in. So grab that apron and let’s get baking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, gently packed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: First, let’s get that oven warmed up to 350°F (175°C). We want it nice and toasty for our cookies!
- Cream it Up: In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a good old mixing bowl if you don’t have one), combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until it’s smooth and creamy. Picture fluffy clouds—yeah, that’s what we’re after!
- Add the Good Stuff: Stir in the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl—nothing gets left behind!
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. It’s like putting on your baking armor.
- Blend Them Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined. You don’t want to overmix—it’s not a workout session!
- Scoop and Space: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, scoop those cookie dough blobs onto the sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. They’ll spread out, so give them room to breathe!
- Bake for Perfection: Place them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes. They should be set around the edges but still slightly underbaked in the center. Trust me—this creates that gooey goodness everyone loves!
- Cooling Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This is the hard part—waiting!
Notes
- Butter Matters: Don’t skip the softened butter stage; it really makes a difference in texture!
- Peanut Butter Preferences: Feel free to use natural peanut butter, but just make sure to stir it well before measuring. Otherwise, your cookies might go on a little oil adventure!
- Taste Test: Can’t resist a bit of cookie dough? No worries—just make sure to watch those egg contents if you’re cringing about the raw cookie dough.