Soft & Thick Peanut Butter Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Deliciously soft and thick peanut butter cookies that are chewy and melt-in-your-mouth.

Prep Time15

Cook Time11

Total Time26

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookies, Easy

Servings: cookies

Calories: 150kcal

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and creamy.
Add the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll each ball in the extra 1/2 cup sugar to coat lightly.
Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Optionally, press each ball with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look a touch underdone.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.