Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies, who could resist them? I’ve loved peanut butter cookies as long as I can remember and they’ll always be one of my favorites. So of course it only makes sense that I share my idea of the best peanut butter cookie recipe.

These easy homemade cookies are soft and chewy, packed with peanut butter flavor, and they’re super delicious dunked in milk!

The Best Peanut Butter Cookies

The flavor of a peanut butter cookie is just hard to beat. They’re perfectly sweet and buttery rich, and they’re sure to satisfy that peanut butter craving. And who doesn’t love that traditional fork pressed criss cross pattern? I love how it sets these PB cookies apart from others.

Plus, it makes these a fun cookie for the kids to help make, my kids love doing the rolling and pressing.

What Kind of Peanut Butter Should I Use?

I always stick with the regular creamy peanut butter for best results. If you like texture in your cookies, chunky peanut butter will work great here, it would add a nice crunch. But just be sure to add in extra (I’d maybe add an extra 1/4 cup since there’s all those peanuts in there).

Can I Make the Dough in Advance?

Yes the dough can be made up to 3 days in advance but you’ll need to let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes or so before scooping and shaping. The fats of the peanut butter will solidify in the fridge so it won’t be as easy to work with until it returns to to room temperature.

Can I Double This Recipe?

If you are planning to make these simple peanut butter cookies for a large crowd, the recipe can also be doubled. Double all ingredients listed.

Can I Freeze Peanut Butter Cookies?

Yes, the baked cookies can be frozen. Stack with sheets of parchment paper between cookies in an airtight container. Thaw at room temperature.

Can I Use Natural Peanut Butter?

No, natural peanut butter makes a slightly drier, more crumbly cookie.

Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cookies

1. Enjoy within two days of baking for best results.

2. Only use real butter — no shortening, no margarine, no imitation butters.

3. If you have a kitchen scale, use that to measure ingredients for the most accuracy.

4. Try these simple peanut butter cookies drizzled with or dipped in melted milk chocolate or white chocolate.

5. Add chopped peanuts for a crunchy peanut butter cookie.

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe 

These are my idea of the perfect peanut butter cookie! Soft and chewy packed with peanut butter flavor. Plus they’re quick and easy to make! A family favorite.

Servings: 24 cookies

Prep: 20min

Cook: 18min

Ready in: 38min

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup (188g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup (105g) granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup (110g) packed light brown sugar

• 3/4 cup (185g) creamy peanut butter

• 1 large egg

• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with silicone baking liners or parchment paper.

2. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.

4. Mix in peanut butter then blend in egg and vanilla. With mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour mixture and mix just until combined.

5. Scoop dough out and shape into balls (30 grams each or nearly 2 Tbsp) then place on baking sheets spacing them 2-inches apart.

6. Using a long pronged fork flatten cookies slightly then turn fork going opposite direction and flatten just slightly again (it should create that criss cross pattern).

7. Bake cookies in preheated oven, one sheet at a time, for about 9 minutes (cookies will appear pale and slightly under-baked, they’ll continue to cook slightly as they cool).

8. Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies and an airtight container.

Notes:

• Enjoy within 2 days of baking for best results.

• If you have a kitchen scale, use that to measure ingredients for the most accuracy.

• Try these simple peanut butter cookies drizzled with or dipped in melted milk chocolate or white chocolate.

• Add chopped peanuts for a crunchy peanut butter cookie.

Nutritional Info:

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%Saturated Fat 3g19%Cholesterol 17mg6%Sodium 104mg5%Potassium 77mg2%Carbohydrates 16g5%Sugar 9g10%Protein 3g6%Vitamin A 130IU3%Calcium 15mg2%Iron 0.6mg3%