These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are everything a classic cookie should be—rich with peanut flavor, crisp on the edges, and irresistibly tender in the middle. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
Whether you’re baking for a weekend treat, a holiday platter, or a late-night craving, this recipe delivers perfect cookies every time.
🥄 Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups flour, sifted
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until fully combined and a soft dough forms.
4. Shape the Cookies
Roll the dough into small balls.
Use a fork dipped in sugar or flour to press a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.
5. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💛 Enjoy!
Serve warm with a glass of milk, pack them in lunchboxes, or freeze for later—they’re delicious any way you enjoy them.
