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Softest Peanut Butter Cookies

Softest Peanut Butter Cookies

Softest Peanut Butter Cookies that are tender, chewy, and melt in your mouth with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines creamy peanut butter with simple pantry ingredients to create irresistibly soft and flavorful cookies perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 18-20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal equivalent for vegan version)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup and perfect cookie bottoms.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy—this blend builds the luscious base.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet peanut butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid toughening the dough.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. For a classic look, lightly flatten each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern, but don’t press too hard to maintain softness inside.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish setting perfectly soft.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend smoothly for consistent texture.
  • Don’t overbake; take cookies out when edges are firm but centers are still soft to retain chewiness.
  • Choose creamy peanut butter for ultra-smooth, soft bites instead of chunky.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading (optional).
  • Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid cakey cookies.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour blend)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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