Soft Thick Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Ultra-soft, bakery-style peanut butter cookies with thick, chewy centers.Perfect for peanut butter lovers and easy enough for everyday baking.Great for lunchboxes, holidays, or a cozy homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 –3 tbsp milk if dough is thick
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, and sugars until creamy.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms.
- Add milk if dough feels too stiff.
- Scoop large dough balls, roll in sugar, and place on tray.
- Flatten slightly with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers stay soft.
- Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies firm up as they cool.
- Chilling dough for 30 minutes makes cookies even thicker.
- Store in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.