Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with crisp edges, rich peanut butter flavor, and a hint of cinnamon. These easy cookies are ready in just 30 minutes with no chill time required!
Servings: 16 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Jif, Skippy or something similar (not natural peanut butter)
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and whisk together until combined.
- Add the butter, sugars, and peanut butter to the bowl of a stand mixer. With the paddle attachment cream them together on medium speed for 4-5 minutes scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix together until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the flour in with the butter and sugar mixture and mix on low just until combined.
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the dough into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Sprinkle granulated sugar on the tops and then bake for 10-12 minutes. 10 minutes will be a chewier cookie and 11-12 minutes will be a crispier cookie.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and tap the pan on the countertop to flatten them. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on the tops if desired. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage - Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg