Jane's Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy, and irresistibly rich, Jane's Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless classic elevated to perfection. This easy recipe combines creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla to create cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and bold, nutty flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these homemade treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch. Flattened with the iconic crisscross fork pattern and baked to golden perfection, they’re both a nostalgic treat and a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Ideal for peanut butter lovers everywhere, these cookies are a must-try for bake sales, after-school snacks, or your next cookie jar refill!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the peanut butter to the creamed mixture and blend until fully combined.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Flatten each ball of dough slightly with the back of a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Be careful not to overbake.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5122.9

Total Fat 227.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 4152.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 717.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g	0%
Total Sugars 452.9g
Protein 103.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 465.8mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 2280.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.4%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 53.8%