Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting goodness of Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies. These delightful treats are soft and chewy with a rich peanut butter flavor, enhanced by a touch of sea salt. Ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. With customizable options like adding chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pair them with a glass of milk for a nostalgic treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups unbleached flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and baking powder, stirring until just incorporated.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, shape into balls, and place on the baking sheet leaving space between each.
- Press down gently with a fork to create crisscross patterns and sprinkle sea salt on top if desired.
- Bake for approximately 9 minutes; cookies should look slightly underbaked. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg