Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, these classic cookies feature the signature crisscross top and perfectly golden edges. A simple, reliable treat made with pantry staples that is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press each ball gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Fold in chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor.
Press a chocolate candy into the center right after baking for a sweeter finish.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
To freeze dough, roll into balls and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
