Description

Soft, rich, and packed with peanut butter flavor, these Softest Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat. Perfect for quick breakfast bites, easy dessert ideas, or healthy-ish snacks when made with wholesome substitutions, this easy recipe is a go-to for both beginner and seasoned bakers. No chill time, minimal effort, and big flavor—ideal for lunchboxes, after-dinner cravings, or last-minute food ideas.

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2. In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll them, and place them on the baking sheet.

7. Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern onto each dough ball.

8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.

9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Be sure to avoid overbaking; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed.

For extra richness, use dark brown sugar in place of light.

Add a few chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for texture variation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, soft cookies, easy dessert, quick baking, comfort food