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Best Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, making them a delightful treat that evokes childhood memories.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter The good stuff!
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt Optional, but recommended for flavor balance

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until slightly golden at the edges and soft in the center.
  5. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a softer texture, chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking. Customize with chocolate chips or nuts as desired.