Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
- 1 cbrown sugar
- i use dark but light is fine.
- 1 csugar
- 1 cpeanut butter
- creamy variety
- 2eggs
- grade a, large
- 1 tspvanilla
- 3 cflour
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspbaking soda
Directions
- 1
Using an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time mixing between each addition. Add the vanilla and peanut butter and mix until well combined.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together. Whisk to combine.
- 3
With the mixer on low, spoon in the dry ingredients, scraping down the sides as necessary. When no flour is visible, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before baking.
- 4
To bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- 5
Using a 1-1/2 tablespoon scoop, scoop the dough and roll it into balls. Roll the balls in white sugar and put them on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Using a fork, gently press each ball vertically and then horizontally.
- 6
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned on the edges. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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About this Recipe
Ready to bake the best soft peanut butter cookies you've ever tasted? This recipe delivers that irresistible chewy texture and rich, nutty flavor, making it a truly exceptional dessert experience.
What sets these cookies apart is their incredible softness and chewiness, a perfect balance achieved through a thoughtful blend of both brown and white sugars, alongside a generous amount of creamy peanut butter. It's a simple approach that yields remarkably satisfying results, ensuring every bite is a delightful treat.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience. Each cookie offers a rich, familiar peanut butter taste with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crumb that lives up to its 'soft' promise. Despite their gourmet taste, these cookies are remarkably simple to prepare, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. You'll be delighted to find this recipe yields a generous 42 servings, with each delicious cookie coming in at about 150 calories.
Customizing Your Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
While the recipe specifies creamy peanut butter for that signature soft texture, you have a choice with your sweetener. You can use dark brown sugar for a deeper, more molasses-rich note, or opt for light brown sugar for a slightly milder sweetness. Both work beautifully to enhance the cookie's profile.
These indulgent soft peanut butter cookies are perfect for any dessert spread, a comforting snack, or packed into lunchboxes. Pair them with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate classic treat.