Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies 7 Reasons Theyre The Best
These classic, old-fashioned peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and feature the iconic criss-cross pattern. Here are 7 reasons they're the best: they require no chilling, use simple pantry ingredients, have the perfect sweet-salty balance, bake in under 15 minutes, are incredibly tender, freeze beautifully, and are packed with rich peanut butter flavor!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the creamy peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Using a fork, press a criss-cross pattern into the top of each cookie, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.