Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar plus ⅓ cup for rolling
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy, about 2–3 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and mix until fully combined.½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup dark brown sugar
- Add the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla, then mix until smooth.1 large egg, ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until no flour remains. Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1–2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball, then roll in the extra sugar. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart and gently press with a fork to make a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden but still soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cookies. Actual calories will vary.
- I use a 1-tablespoon scoop to portion the dough. Pampered Chef brand is my favorite.
- Depending on the size of your pans, you may need to work in batches.
- Store leftovers at room temperature for 4–5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Serving Size
2 cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
191
mg
8
%
Potassium
94
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
192
IU
4
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
