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Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack.

Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

These peanut butter cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, embodying comfort food with a delightful blend of rich peanut butter and buttery goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter Ensure it's smooth for best texture.
  • 16 tablespoons unsalted butter Must be at room temperature.
  • 1 1/3 cup dark brown sugar Packed.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Optional for topping.
  • to taste sea salt flakes Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, smooth peanut butter, and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and all-purpose flour. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into large balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  6. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top if desired.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
  2. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
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