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Two photos of soft peanut butter cookies with crisscross tops stacked beside a glass of milk.

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Chewy, soft peanut butter cookies with crisscross tops and sugar-coated edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Fork
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and whisk the dry ingredients.
  2. Beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugars, then mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla.
  3. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Roll balls in sugar and press a crisscross with a fork.
  5. Tip: Dip the fork in sugar to prevent sticking.
  6. Bake 9 to 11 minutes and cool 5 minutes on the pan.

Notes

Use regular creamy peanut butter, not natural.
Dough balls freeze well and bake from frozen.