Best Peanut Butter Cookies
Classic, soft, and nutty peanut butter cookies with a crisscross pattern—ready in under 30 minutes! Perfectly chewy or crisp, with options for add-ins like chocolate or oats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar + extra for rolling
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: Beat peanut butter, butter, and sugar until fluffy (~2 mins). Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Shape Dough: Roll into 1-inch balls, coat in sugar, and flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: 10–12 mins for soft cookies, 12–14 mins for crisp. Cool on sheet for 5 mins before transferring.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
| Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sugar | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 kcal | 9g | 15g | 3g | 10g | 85mg |