Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, classic treat combining rich peanut butter and sweet sugar for a satisfying, chewy texture. Easy to make with just a handful of pantry staples, these cookies boast a perfect balance of flavors enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of baking soda for a slight rise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until a uniform dough forms.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have a thick, chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chunkier cookies, use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy.
- Do not overbake to maintain the chewy texture; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Optionally, press the cookies gently with a fork for a classic peanut butter cookie pattern.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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