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Perfectly Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Perfectly Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are such a classic recipe!  This recipe makes the most perfect and soft peanut butter cookies.  This will be the only recipe you ever need! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 36
Calories: 118 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar for rolling if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated white sugar, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 cup softened unsalted butter. Add in 2 large eggs and beat until combined.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and mix until incorporated.
  3. Roll the cookies into 2 inch balls and roll in ¼ cup granulated white sugar. Flatten the center with a fork making a criss cross pattern.
  4. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 6-7 minutes or until slightly brown on the edges.

Nutrition Information

Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 170IU (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Calories 118kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 170IU 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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