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Delicious golden-brown peanut butter cookies with criss-cross patterns, perfectly baked from a beloved peanut butter cookie recipe, arranged on a rustic wooden board.

The Best Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

A classic peanut butter cookie recipe featuring a soft, chewy texture and the iconic criss-cross fork pattern. These simple cookies are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted, room temp
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg large, room temp
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder

Equipment

  • oven
  • stand mixer
  • paddle attachment
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • fork
  • sifter
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Sift and whisk together the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Optionally, add sea salt.
  4. Add the peanut butter to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
  5. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, then gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just combined.
  6. Roll the cookie dough into one-inch balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Gently flatten each cookie ball with a fork to create the signature criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet to allow them to set before transferring.

Notes

Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for best mixing results. Do not skip cooling the cookies on the baking sheet, as they need to firm up before being transferred.