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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Close-up of three classic peanut butter cookies with fork crosshatch marks, sprinkled with sugar.
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Bake the best homemade peanut butter cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy with crisp edges. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for classic comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Extra granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the cookie dough.
  6. Place about 1 tablespoon of extra granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the sugar.
  7. Place the sugared dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Use a fork to press down on each cookie ball, creating the classic crisscross pattern. Press once vertically, then once horizontally.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underdone.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them stay soft and chewy.

Notes

  • For the softest cookies, slightly underbake them. They firm up as they cool.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture in the dough.
  • If you want a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for enhanced flavor.

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