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Soft Thick Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Enjoy these soft, thick peanut butter cookies with a crispy exterior and chewy center, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (if needed) Add as needed for consistency
  • Extra granulated sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Cream butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Add sugars, beat until fluffy; then mix in egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients; add milk if dough is too stiff.
  5. Shape into balls, roll in sugar, place on sheets, press with fork.
  6. Bake 10-12 minutes, cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool.