Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Softest Peanut Butter Cookies, where every bite melts in your mouth! These cookies offer a perfect balance of rich peanut butter flavor and an incredibly soft, chewy texture that appeals to both kids and adults. Whether you’re preparing for a birthday celebration, hosting a cozy gathering, or simply craving a sweet treat, this easy recipe is sure to impress. Quick to whip up with minimal ingredients, these cookies are an ideal solution for last-minute dessert cravings or to share with friends. Customize them with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix together baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together peanut butter and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth. Add the egg and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg