Classic Peanut Butter Cookies


Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about classic peanut butter cookies. With their signature crisscross pattern, rich nutty flavor, and soft-yet-chewy texture, these cookies are a true baking staple. This high-value, blog-ready recipe delivers reliable results using simple pantry ingredients—perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

🧺 Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (regular, not natural)

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional:

👩‍🍳 How to Make Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter, Peanut Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 3: Add Egg & Vanilla

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

Step 5: Shape & Press

Roll dough into 1½ tablespoon balls. Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.

Step 7: Cool

Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies

  • Use regular peanut butter (not natural or oily)

  • Do not overbake—cookies firm up as they cool

  • For extra softness, bake closer to 10 minutes

  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt immediately after baking for contrast

🍪 Delicious Variations

Old-Fashioned Sugar-Rolled Cookies
Roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fold in ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies
Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped peanuts.

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Use only peanut butter, sugar, and egg.

Gluten-Free Version
Substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

❄️ Storage & Freezing

  • Room Temperature: Airtight container for up to 5 days

  • Refrigerator: Up to 7 days

  • Freezer (Baked): Up to 3 months

  • Freezer (Dough): Freeze dough balls and bake as needed

🥗 Nutrition (Per Cookie – Approx.)

  • Calories: 160

  • Fat: 9g

  • Carbohydrates: 15g

  • Protein: 4g

  • Sugar: 8g

✨ Final Thoughts

These Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless favorite—simple, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or dunked in a glass of milk, this recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.

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PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup unsalted butter
* 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 cup packed brown sugar
* 2 eggs
* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cream together butter, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in eggs.
2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into batter. Put batter in refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. Roll into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown. Do not over-bake. The peanut butter cookies is ready to serve...! Enjoy the cookies !
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