Deliciously Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These homemade soft peanut butter cookies are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavor of peanut butter with a chewy texture. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and sure to please cookie lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and packed brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract, mixing until fully blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda and fine sea salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough.