Description
These Gourmet Thick Peanut Butter Cookies deliver a perfect balance of rich peanut butter flavor with a soft, chewy texture. Featuring a classic crisscross design and an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt, these cookies are indulgent yet easy to make, perfect for any occasion or as a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the base of your cookie dough.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, blending thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure an even distribution before adding to the wet mix.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet batter, stirring continuously until a thick, cohesive dough forms that’s easy to scoop.
- Portion the dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie, place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Shape cookies: Lightly press down each dough ball with your hand or use a fork to create a crisscross pattern for a traditional peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the cookie edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add finishing touch: While the cookies are still warm, optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top to enhance flavor with a subtle salty crunch.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chunks or chopped peanuts into the dough before baking.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prior to baking helps achieve even thicker, chewier cookies.
- These cookies remain soft for several days if stored in an airtight container and can also be frozen for longer storage.
