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Best Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

These super soft peanut butter cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delights that are perfect for every occasion. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious, they pair wonderfully with a glass of milk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy, depending on your preference
  • 1 cup sugar plus a little extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Roll them in a bit of sugar for extra sparkle.
  5. Take a fork and press it down gently on each cookie to create the signature crisscross pattern.
Baking
  1. Pop the baking sheet into the oven and let the cookies bake for about 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just lightly golden.
  2. Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can help maintain the cookies’ shape and softness. Feel free to experiment with different types of peanut butter for unique flavors.