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Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Perfect homemade Peanut Butter Cookies. Soft and chewy, easy to make, and topped with a sweet sugar coating. You're going to love this delicious recipe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Bake Time
12 mins
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar divided
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy.
  3. Add in eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Mix until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture, blending until combined (do not over beat). The crumbs will come together to form a dough, that's when you stop mixing!
  4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate cookie dough for one hour.
  5. When ready, add remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a small bowl. Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, spoon dough and roll into a ball. Roll in sugar and place on parchment covered baking sheet.
  6. Use the tines of a fork to press criss-cross marks.
  7. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove and cool on wire rack. ENJOY.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper or silpat when baking. The extra sugar on the cookie can stick to the pan.
  • Wonder why fork marks are used? Peanut butter cookies are dense and don't spread as much as most types. The fork marks help ensure even baking.
  • Want to change up the flavor? Try mixing in some chocolate chips or M&M'S candies to the dough. 
  • Need something even easier? This 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is THE BOMB. No flour needed!
  • Chilling the dough in this recipe is important! It helps the softened butter bind to the peanut butter creating the perfect texture!
  • Dry dough? Be sure you use your hands to roll the cookie dough balls, the warmth will help dough form.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.