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Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, these bakery-style cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Shape and Bake: Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, place on baking sheets, make crisscross pattern with a fork on each cookie, then bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts or chocolate chips for variation.

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