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Soft Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

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This soft peanut butter cookie recipe is perfect for those who love chewy, melt-in-your-mouth treats. With simple ingredients like creamy peanut butter, sugar, and eggs, you’ll have a quick and easy batch of cookies ready in no time. Follow this straightforward method to make cookies that everyone will love. Ideal for snack time or dessert, these soft cookies will be a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and salt if using. Mix until well combined.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  • Flatten each cookie with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  • Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies by reducing the baking time by 1-2 minutes.

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