My Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut flavor. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until creamy and well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the baking soda and sea salt, then add to the peanut butter mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Press down lightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown and centers are soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Notes
For a sweet-and-salty contrast, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.