Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter See notes below recipe.
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar, packed See notes below recipe.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup additional granulated sugar See notes below recipe.
- sea salt flakes Optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt, then gradually add the flour until just combined.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into large balls.
- Roll the cookie balls in the additional granulated sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheets with enough space in between.
- Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt flakes before baking.
Finishing
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.