Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
These thick and chewy peanut butter cookies are soft, rich, and packed with peanut butter flavor. Perfect for dessert or a quick snack!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup peanut butter chips or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in peanut butter chips if using.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers are soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm with a glass of milk or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
