Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of these Gourmet Thick Peanut Butter Cookies. With a soft and chewy texture, these bakery-style cookies are a peanut butter lover’s dream come true. Perfect for any occasion or simply as a treat for yourself.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:14 minutes
Total Time:29 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
1cup unsalted butter, softened
1cup creamy peanut butter
1cup brown sugar, packed
3/4cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1cup chopped roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mix the Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chopped peanuts if desired.
Form and Bake: Scoop dough into balls on baking sheets. Flatten with a fork or leave domed. Bake for 12–14 minutes.
Cool and Enjoy: Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch.