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Peanut Butter Cookies

Chef Biscuit

Soft peanut butter cookies with lightly golden edges and the classic crisscross pattern.

Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
10–12 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Servings
18 cookies
Chef Biscuit presenting Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (190 g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (100 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mL)
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, for rolling

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until a soft cookie dough forms.
  6. Scoop the dough and roll it into evenly sized balls, then lightly roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  7. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
  8. Use a fork to gently press each dough ball twice in opposite directions, creating the classic crisscross pattern.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and serving.