Peanut Butter Cookies
Ultra-easy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies with a perfect balance of salty and sweet.
15m·DESSERT4Servings
Nutrition
979kcal
22gProtein
99gCarbs
56gFat
Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour
180 g
Butter (unsalted, room temp)
113 g
Peanut Butter
250 g
Brown Sugar (lightly packed)
100 g
Sugar
100 g
Vanilla Extract
5 ml
Egg (large, room temp)
1 whole
Baking Powder
3 g
Salt (optional)
OptionalTo taste
to taste
Equipment
Stand Mixer
Instructions
1Mixing the Dough
5m
5mPreheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine Dry Ingredients
Sift flour and baking powder together, then whisk to combine.
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add optional salt if using.
Add Peanut Butter
Add the peanut butter to the creamed mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
Add Flour Mixture
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
2Shaping and Baking
10m
10mForm Dough Balls
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Flatten Cookies
Flatten each cookie ball with the tines of a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern. You can also use skewers and twist them for a different pattern.
Bake
Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Cool Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. They need to set up before being moved.
Tips
For best results, use a smooth, salted peanut butter. If using unsalted, add the optional salt. If using natural peanut butter, ensure it's well-mixed to avoid runny cookies.
The cookies will seem very soft when they come out of the oven; this is normal. They will firm up as they cool due to residual heat.
If you want to make the dough ahead of time, it can be chilled for a few hours or overnight. The cookies will bake up just as nicely.