Let me tell you—I’m a true peanut butter cookie fan! While I’ll never turn down a good chocolate cookie, there’s something about a big, old-fashioned chewy peanut butter cookie that I just can’t resist. If I walk into a bakery and spot one of those golden, crackly cookies on display, you better believe I’m grabbing it—especially if it’s soft and chewy.
I actually stumbled upon this recipe a good while back and I didn't change one thing because it was PERFECTION! This is now my go-to recipe for homemade chewy peanut butter cookies, and it never disappoints. The original recipe belongs to The Novice Chef Blog. Each bite is packed with rich, nutty flavor and that signature chewy texture I absolutely love. Whether you enjoy them plain or with chopped peanuts mixed in, these cookies are always a hit.
If you're craving a classic peanut butter cookie that delivers every single time, you’ve got to bake up a batch of these. Trust me—they’re completely irresistible!
These are fantastic year round! Great for parties, cookie exchanges or just to have in your kitchen today!
If you like peanut butter with chocolate try these Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Ingredients
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- peanut butter
- butter
- brown sugar
- sugar
- egg
- vanilla
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
These cookies come together so very easily! Combine your dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Cream together the peanut butter, butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients beating until just combined. I like to use a medium size cookie scoop onto a parchment lined pan. Add a sprinkling of sugar to the top and bake! No need to criss cross! Bake JUST until edges are done and centers are still a little soft. They will cook a little longer on the hot sheet before removing to cooling rack.
Hint: Using the medium cookie scoop yeilds a perfect sized cookie. But if you use the larger scoop it gives you more of an old fashioned large size. Just add almost an extra minute to two to the bake time.
See the recipe in action below!
Substitutions
- Peanut Butter - I use creamy peanut butter for this recipe because I have another recipe that uses crunchy. But crunchy can be substituted!
Equipment
Your baking supplies are so important! Having a heavy duty baking sheet makes all the difference! Plus, a good stand mixer makes life so much easier. Check out my favorite baking supplies here!
Storage
These store great for 2-3 days in an airtight container… if they last that long!
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.Beat together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Using a stand mixer really makes a difference, but a hand mixer will work as well. To the butter and sugars add in the egg and vanilla and mix until well combined. Using low speed, gradually add in the flour mixture. Stir until dough forms and no white streaks are seen. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough), drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. If you would like the extra sparkle and classic look, sprinkle with a little sugar on each cookie if desired. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Just until edges are slightly golden and set. 10 minutes is perfect for me every time. Cool for 5 minutes on cookie sheets before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. *no need for criss cross like regular peanut butter cookies.
Michelle says
Looks delicious!
Misty Tannery says
Thank you! Hope you try them!