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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

A close-up pile of freshly baked peanut butter cookies with classic criss-cross fork marks.
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Make soft and chewy peanut butter cookies quickly with this easy recipe. Perfect for a fast dessert using pantry staples.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie, creating a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft. For softer cookies, err on the side of less time.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake them. They will continue to set as they cool.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These cookies are great for quick baking when you need a fast dessert.

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