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Soft and Thick Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Ultimate Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Emily Hartwell
These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are rich in flavor, easy to make, and melt in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Jif, Skippy, or natural
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    preheat the tray
  • In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
    mix ingredients (1)
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
    Add eggs and vanilla extract
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
    add the dry ingredients
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
    bough balls
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; cookies will be soft in the center.
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Soft and Thick Peanut Butter Cookie

Notes

Tips & Variations

  • Extra soft cookies: Slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the sheet.
  • Chocolate twist: Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips or peanut butter chips before baking.
  • Gluten-free option: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for later.