Experience the ultimate comfort food with these incredibly soft and buttery peanut butter cookies. Designed for simplicity and speed, this recipe delivers two large, delightful cookies that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The combination of creamy peanut butter and rich brown sugar creates a decadently soft texture that melts in your mouth.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies are a peanut butter lover's dream! They're quick to prepare, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal time in the oven. Despite their simplicity, they pack a flavorful punch and boast a perfect balance of sweetness and rich peanut butter taste.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are ideal for a spontaneous treat, a small dessert after a cozy meal, or when you're craving something sweet but don't want to make a large batch. They're also great for sharing with a friend or loved one during a coffee break or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of sweetness and texture, consider rolling the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking. This not only adds a slight crunch but also a sparkling appearance. You could also press a few chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a chocolatey twist or enhanced flavor contrast.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2.5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, blending until well incorporated.
- Fold in the flour, salt, and baking soda with a rubber spatula, mixing just until the dough is smooth and no flour streaks remain.
- Use a 1.5-ounce cookie scoop to form two large cookie dough balls. Optionally, roll each in granulated sugar for added sweetness and texture.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least two inches apart.
- Bake for 11 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed up and the edges are set but the centers remain slightly gooey.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these wonderfully soft and buttery peanut butter cookies as a delightful treat that's easy to make and even easier to love!
