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Chewy Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic soft and chewy cookie that is full of Peanut Butter Flavor! The dough comes together quickly using standard ingredients- this is sure to be your family's new favorite peanut butter cookie recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: easy peanut butter cookies, peanut butter, peanut butter cookie, peanut butter cookie recipe
Servings: 30 cookies
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (184.5g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (111g) salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup (111g) margarine softened
  • 1 cup (246g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (57.5g) granulated sugar plus a little extra for rolling your cookie dough in
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups (304g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C).
  • Cream together the peanut butter, butter, margarine, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the egg.
  • Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until a very soft dough forms.
  • Scoop the dough into equal sized balls using approx. 1 1/2 tbsp of dough for each ball.
  • Roll the balls of dough in sugar and use a fork to press the cookies criss cross.
  • Bake at 350°F (180° C) for 9-11 minutes. Pull out of the oven when they are no longer glossy on top.
  • Let cool on the pan. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg