Description
These quick and easy soft peanut butter cookies bring nostalgic flavor to your kitchen in under half an hour. Perfectly tender with the classic criss-cross pattern, they are a pantry-staple treat that requires no chilling time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C) and line two large baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer until smooth and light.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat for another minute until well combined and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed just until the flour disappears.
- Form the dough into one-inch balls using a scoop or tablespoon and place them on the baking sheets.
- Use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern on each ball, flattening them slightly to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes until the edges are set; let cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To keep your cookies from becoming tough, avoid overmixing once you add the flour. Using standard creamy peanut butter rather than natural stir-style varieties ensures a consistent, soft texture that won’t become greasy during the bake.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American