Peanut butter cookies are an irresistible classic cookie flavor and this peanut butter cookie recipe is the best! The cookies are soft, chewy, slightly crisp, and are packed with a ton of peanut butter flavor. The best part is, the recipe is super easy to make and comes together in no time!
Preheat oven to 350° F (177℃) . Line baking sheet pans with silicone baking mats or parchment paper sheets.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until well combined and smooth.
Add in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until the cookie dough forms.
Portion the cookie dough with a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons). Roll the cookie dough ball in between your hands to create a smooth sphere. Then, roll the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared sheet pans, allowing room for spreading. Use a fork to gently press a criss-cross pattern into the cookies.
Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes until the edges are set. Remove the baking pan from the oven and cool the cookies on the pan for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Store the peanut butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days.
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