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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe – Best Chewy, Soft & Fluffy Cookies

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These irresistible peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and fluffy with a rich peanut butter flavor. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for any occasion and sure to become your new favorite treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (such as Skippy or Jif; natural peanut butter works with adjustments)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/3 cup (40g) chopped peanuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes on medium speed).
  3. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat until the mixture is fluffy and lighter in color, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. If using, fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts with a spatula.
  8. Use a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough (about 1.5 tablespoons per cookie). Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. For a classic look, gently press each dough ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern. Dip fork in sugar if dough sticks.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are just set and centers look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie while still warm.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients. Pull cookies from the oven when centers look slightly underbaked for maximum chewiness. Dough can be chilled for 10-15 minutes if too sticky. Cookies freeze well, both baked and unbaked.

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