Description
Delight in these classic peanut butter cookies that are soft and chewy in the center with a perfect golden edge. Easy to make and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor, they make a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat the unsalted butter, crunchy peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then add the eggs and continue beating until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the butter and sugar mixture until the cookie dough just comes together and no dry flour is visible.
- Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour. This chilling step firms the dough, making it easier to handle and helps cookies to maintain their shape while baking.
- Preheat Oven and Shape Cookies: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball with the back of a fork, creating a classic crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheets to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, do not overbake the cookies; remove them when edges are golden but centers still look soft.
- Using crunchy peanut butter adds nice texture, but smooth peanut butter can be used as an alternative.
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
