Classic Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe in 30 Minutes
These classic chewy peanut butter cookies are buttery, rich, and irresistibly soft with just the right amount of chewiness. Perfect for any occasion, they come together in just 30 minutes and are sure to become your go-to cookie recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture. Beat again until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if the dough looks slightly crumbly.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, creating the signature crisscross pattern. Dip the fork in sugar to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (They may look slightly underdone—that’s okay, they’ll set as they cool.)
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the softened butter—it’s crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy texture.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for better blending.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent dense cookies.’, ‘Don’t overbake—the cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven.’, ‘Dip your fork in sugar before pressing down on the cookies to create the classic crisscross pattern without sticking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, quick cookies, classic cookies