Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, perfect for comforting bites any time of the day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs use room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips optional for added indulgence
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overbake; cookies will continue to cook on the baking sheet.