Description
These Gourmet Thick Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfectly balanced with a slight crisp on the edges and a tender, thick center, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any peanut butter lover. Easy to make and ideal for sharing, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Peanut Butter: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate them fully, then mix in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and salt in your dough.
- Mix Everything Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make the cookies tough.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop about 1/4 cup of cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Flatten each ball slightly with your palm for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft and thick.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them set, before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once cooled, enjoy your delicious thick peanut butter cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
- The dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours to enhance flavor and control spreading.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cookies are best enjoyed within 3-4 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
