Description
Indulge in the blissful delight of Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, the ultimate comfort treat for any occasion. These cookies combine a rich peanut butter flavor with a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sea salt, they are quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes. Whether enjoyed with a glass of milk, served warm with ice cream, or simply savored as an afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite. Join in on the baking fun with family or treat yourself to these delicious homemade goodies that promise satisfaction in every bite!
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 oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soften the unsalted butter and mix it with creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and baking powder; mix until just combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart.
- Flatten slightly using a fork to create crisscross patterns.
- If desired, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking.
- Bake for approximately 9 minutes until slightly under-baked; cool on the sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg