Karen's Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, Karen's Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate homemade treat. Made with a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, buttery goodness, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies feature a classic criss-cross pattern that gives them a nostalgic charm. With only 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes in the oven, this simple recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a pinch. Whether you’re baking for a party, a cozy family dessert, or just because, these cookies deliver the ultimate balance of sweetness and texture. Serve them fresh with a glass of cold milk or store them in an airtight container for up to a week—they're guaranteed to disappear quickly!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, beating on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, measure out dough and roll it into 1-inch balls. Place the balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to create a criss-cross pattern.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake as the cookies will continue to set after being removed from the oven.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(731.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3315.6

Total Fat 173.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 310mg	0%
Sodium 2366.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 220.5g
Protein 84.6g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 296.2mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1897.4mg	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: 45.2%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 45.0%