Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Delightful thick and chewy peanut butter cookies that are soft, sweet, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened, not melted.
- 0.75 cups creamy peanut butter
- 0.75 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the milk until the dough is smooth.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week or freeze for up to three months. Make sure to cool properly before storing.