Easy Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth are soft, tender, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, creating a comforting and nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Free option available
Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated Sugar
¾ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- Add the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined
- Scoop out dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets
- Press a fork onto each dough ball to create a crisscross patter
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly soft
- Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread.