Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies 🥜🍪

Introduction

These Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers! With a rich, buttery flavor and a perfectly soft texture, they’re everything a classic cookie should be. My mom used to make these for after-school snacks, and the smell of freshly baked peanut butter cookies brings back so many warm memories. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

4. Shape the Cookies:

Roll the dough into 1 ½-inch balls (about 2 tablespoons of dough each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a fork, making a crisscross pattern.

5. Bake:

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.

6. Cool and Serve:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate treat!

Tips for Success

Chill the Dough (Optional): For even thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.

Chunky Peanut Butter Option: Substitute creamy peanut butter with chunky for added texture.

Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Why You’ll Love It

These cookies strike the perfect balance between rich peanut butter flavor and a soft, chewy texture. They’re quick to make, require simple pantry ingredients, and are loved by kids and adults alike. Perfect for bake sales, holidays, or just satisfying your cookie cravings!