Easy Quick Peanut Butter Cookies with Chewy Centers
A simple and quick recipe for soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with a nostalgic flavor and perfect texture, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in baking soda and salt. Mix just until incorporated. The dough will be slightly sticky but hold together well.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions (about 15 g each) and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the baking sheet.
- Press each cookie ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden but centers remain soft and chewy. Avoid overbaking.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 10-15 minutes before baking. Watch oven closely and reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes if centers are not chewy enough. Use creamy peanut butter for best texture. Room temperature eggs improve dough consistency. Optional mix-ins include chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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