Peanut Butter Cookies

Classic peanut butter cookies with a soft center, crisp edges, and rich nutty flavor. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

These peanut butter cookies are a simple, comforting bake with a tender center, lightly crisp edges, and deep peanut flavor. Made with everyday ingredients, they are perfect for afternoon coffee, lunchbox treats, or a quick homemade dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized portions and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
7. Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.