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Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Deliciously chewy and rich peanut butter cookies that are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cream together until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  7. Flatten each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a glass of milk.