Perfectly Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

4.17 from 6 votes

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 Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookies, perfectly soft peanut butter cookies recipe

Servings:

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

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.
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.
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.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 6-7 minutes or until slightly brown on the edges.

Nutrition

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