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Peanut Butter Cookies

Perfectly soft, chewy and loaded with peanut butter flavor — these mouthwatering cookies will be a huge hit anytime you make them.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 179

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks Butter unsalted, room temp
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 18 oz Peanut Butter creamy
  • 2 cups Flour all-purpose
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Morsels

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Flour Sifter
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan(s)
  • Cooling Rack(s)
  • Cookie Scoop optional
  • Parchment Paper optional

Instructions

Make the Dough
  1. Cream together butter and sugars until smooth
  2. Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla then mix until fluffy
  3. Stir in the peanut butter
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt then gradually mix into the creamed mixture
  5. Stir in the peanut butter morsels
Chill Time
  1. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours
  2. Once the dough is properly chilled, preheat the oven to 350℉ and add parchment paper to the baking sheet
Bake & Enjoy
  1. Use a cookie scoop or roll the dough into walnut sized balls, then place on your cool baking sheet about an inch apart
  2. Press a fork lightly onto the tops to slightly flatten and create that iconic crosshatch pattern
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes
  4. Carefully move the slightly cooled cookies to your cooling rack and allow to fully cool before touching them

Notes

  • Pro Tip: These cookies are fantastic when slightly undercooked, so try your first batch at 12 minutes even if you don't think they're fully done
  • Allergen Warnings: Contains Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Wheat (Gluten). May contain soy depending on brand of morsels used.
  • Dietary Suitability: Vegetarian-friendly
  • Storage & Shelf Life: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Best flavor and texture within the first 2–3 days.