Peanut Butter Knockouts

Soft, chewy, and bursting with classic peanut butter flavor, these Peanut Butter Knockouts live up to their name! Perfectly golden with a signature crisscross pattern, these irresistible cookies combine creamy peanut butter, a touch of brown sugar for extra richness, and optional chocolate chips for a decadent twist. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re rolled in granulated sugar for a satisfying crunch on the outside while staying melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. Ideal for bake sales, afternoon snacks, or satisfying your peanut butter cravings, these cookies are a simple yet show-stopping treat that will earn you rave reviews. Store leftovers (if there are any!) for up to a week—though they’ll disappear fast! Keywords: peanut butter cookie recipe, easy peanut butter cookies, chewy peanut butter cookies, quick cookies.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 piece Egg, large
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks (optional)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)

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, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 3

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined. If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips or chocolate chunks with a spatula.

Step 6

Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll each dough ball in the reserved granulated sugar and place it on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern onto each cookie, flattening them slightly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are just set. The cookies may look slightly underbaked in the center, but they will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to 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 a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1012.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4735.1

Total Fat 255.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 444.3mg	0%
Sodium 2417.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 557.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 379.3g
Protein 93.5g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 394.2mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 2244.6mg	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: 46.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 45.5%