The ultimate chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are thick, soft, and melt in your mouth with every bite. The best recipe should be quick and easy, with reliable results every time. It should come together in under 15 minutes, require no fridge chilling, and consistently deliver perfect cookies.
This recipe checks all the boxes. Not only will you get the easiest, most dependable recipe for Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, but you’ll also learn the secrets to achieving thick, chewy perfection, why this recipe skips baking soda, and discover 9 must-know tips for flawless cookie success!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar (plus ¼ cup extra for rolling)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Prepare a small bowl with ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling the cookie dough balls.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Use a handheld mixer on medium-high speed to blend the mixture until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Form the Dough: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Coat each ball in the reserved granulated sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1 ½ to 2 inches apart.
- Create the Crosshatch Pattern: Press the tines of a fork gently into the tops of each dough ball to create a crosshatch pattern.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
