If you’re a peanut butter lover, these classic cookies are about to become your new favorite. Soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, they’re perfect for snack time, lunchboxes, or just indulging a sweet craving. With a simple crisscross fork pattern on top, they look as good as they taste—and they vanish fast!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, softened | 1 cup |
| Creamy peanut butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Packed light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 2 ½ cups |
| Baking soda | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prep Pan
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the pure vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 5: Form Cookies
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each cookie with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies turn light golden brown.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the soft, chewy peanut butter goodness!
