Big And Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

These unbelievably soft and chewy peanut butter cookies will change your mind about peanut butter cookies forever! They're incredibly easy to make, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich peanut butter flavor. Get ready for the best peanut butter cookies you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 290.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Big And Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Big And Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

  • Butter Flavor Crisco
  • Peanut Butter
  • Dark Brown Sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

How to Make Big And Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Roll dough into 2-tablespoon sized balls.
  8. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

23g

Carbs

12g