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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Classic Peanut Butter Cookies (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)

A close-up stack of four golden brown peanut butter cookies featuring classic criss-cross fork marks.
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Make soft and chewy classic peanut butter cookies quickly. This simple recipe uses basic ingredients and requires minimal preparation time for a satisfying homemade treat.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
  3. Beat in the peanut butter until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing 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. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Use a fork to press down on each ball to create a crosshatch pattern.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them by about one minute.
  • You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture in this classic recipe.

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