chewy peanut butter cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Amanda Brecht
Middle Amana, IA

I love this recipe not only because the cookies are chewy and practically melt in your mouth after they've just come out of the oven, but also because of how quick they are. The cookies don't take any out-of-the-norm ingredients, and take 6 to 9 minutes to bake.

(2 ratings)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For chewy peanut butter cookies

  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 c
    peanut butter
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 md
    egg
  • 1 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 4 tsp
    sugar

How To Make chewy peanut butter cookies

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and butter. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • 3
    Add peanut butter, vanilla and egg. Blend well.
  • 4
    Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
  • 5
    Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 6
    With fork dipped in sugar, flatten balls in criss-cross pattern.
  • 7
    Bake at 375º for 6 to 9 minutes or until set and golden brown.

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