While classic Peanut Butter Cookies are amazing, a soft and chewy cookie cannot be beat! Take our Chewy Sugar Cookies for example—I think they’re even better than the original.
How All PB Cookies Should Be!
This classic cookie recipe is one we’ve been making for a long time. It’s our family’s favorite version of peanut butter cookies! There are so many different types of peanut butter cookies, but these ones are simple, chewy and SOFT. In our option, that’s how all peanut butter cookies should be, right?! If you are a long time fan of peanut butter cookies, I think you’re going to love this crazy soft and flavorful treat. But beware – they’re addicting!
Ingredient tips
This recipe uses BOTH peanut butter and regular butter. You can make a couple different substitutions for both, and still yield a really soft and chewy cookie:
Substitute half of the butter for shortening to achieve an extra soft cookie crumbUse an equal amount of crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy
The regular creamy peanut butter like Skippy or Jif is definitely the best type of peanut butter to use. Natural peanut butter won’t give you the same results. In fact, it will likely make them crumbly and dry.
How to make Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
DOUGH. In a mixing bowl, combine sugars and peanut butter. Mix well. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix to combine them. COAT. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in bowl. Roll dough into 1-1 1/2 inch balls and roll in sugar, making sure to coat all sides. FORM. Roll dough into 1 – 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet and make a criss cross on top using a fork. BAKE. Bake at 350°F for about 8-9 minutes or until cookies begin to brown. SO SIMPLE!
Make Ahead & Store
Make ahead: Go ahead and double the recipe. You won’t regret having cookies on hand to grab as a quick after school snack, a treat for an unexpected guest, or a late night snack for you and your spouse. Peanut butter cookies can be STORED in dough form or as baked cookies. To store cookie dough, wrap in plastic and store in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can also form cookie dough balls, flash freeze them, transfer them to a freezer Ziploc and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 7-10 days, or freeze in a Ziploc bag for up 3 months.
For more peanut butter cookie recipes, check out:
Chewy Peanut Butter M&M CookiesPeanut Butter Kiss CookiesPeanut Butter Cup CookiesMini Peanut Butter CookiesPeanut Butter ChewsPeanut Butter Cookies
