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Soft and Chewy Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Three freshly baked peanut butter cookies with classic crosshatch fork marks stacked on a speckled ceramic plate.
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Bake these classic peanut butter cookies for a soft, chewy treat that melts in your mouth. This easy, one-bowl recipe is perfect for beginners and satisfies any sweet craving.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Use a fork to press down on each cookie, creating the classic crosshatch pattern. Press once in one direction, then press again perpendicular to the first marks.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the softest cookies, slightly underbake them; they will firm up as they cool.
  • If you prefer a stronger peanut flavor, use a natural, slightly drier peanut butter.
  • This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies, perfect for meal prep or sharing.
  • If you want bakery style cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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