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Heavenly Soft Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe That Melts Away

Heavenly Soft Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe That Melts Away

This Heavenly Soft Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe That Melts Away promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfect for all occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use stabilized for best results
  • 1/2 cup softened butter Let it come to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness and texture
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and sweetness
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Key structure ingredient
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda For leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
Optional Items
  • 1 sheet parchment paper For easy cookie removal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • handheld mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your mixing supplies.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; blend until light and fluffy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks are visible.
  6. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Press down each dough ball with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft; for best results, chill dough before baking.

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