Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
A nostalgic treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and sugar for a thick, chewy cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth.
- Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Combine the egg and vanilla extract; mix until incorporated.
- Mix the flour and baking soda in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar if desired.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavors, consider adding chocolate chips, using browned butter, or mixing in oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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