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The Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Classic soft peanut butter cookies with a crisp edge and sweet sugar coating.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter see previous line
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips can add more if desired
  • 3/4 cup sugar for rolling dough balls; may need more or less

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth.
  • Add 1/4 cup white sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar to the creamed mixture and beat until well blended.
  • Beat in the egg, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until evenly incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Gently add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until just almost combined, then fold in 1/2 cup peanut butter chips and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  • Chill the dough for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls, then roll each ball in the 3/4 cup sugar to coat.
  • Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5–10 minutes until firm enough to transfer, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • If needed, chill the dough between batches.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Notes

  • Source: Boys Ahoy.
  • Chill dough at least 15 minutes before baking.
  • Roll dough balls in sugar to create a crisp coating.
  • Bake until edges are lightly browned.