Description
Rich, homemade Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies deliver comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Crisp edges and melt-in-your-mouth centers promise pure indulgence with classic nutty warmth that connects you to sweet childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by whipping together butter, peanut butter, and both sugar varieties until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 2-3 minutes of vigorous mixing.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for a smooth, fragrant foundation.
- In a separate container, thoroughly combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overworking the batter.
- Portion the dough into golf ball-sized rounds, spacing them generously across the prepared baking sheet. Delicately imprint each cookie with a fork, creating signature crisscross patterns.
- Slide the cookie-laden sheet into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges transform to a golden hue while centers maintain a soft, tender texture.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker cookies.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Reduce sugar by 25% if you prefer less sweetness, which won’t significantly impact the cookie’s structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg