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Chewy-Crispy Peanut Butter Cookies

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Ingredients

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Chewy-Crispy Peanut Butter Cookies

¼ cup granulated sugar(for coating dough balls)

¾ cup unsalted butter(softened)

½ cup creamy peanut butter

½ cup granulated sugar(for cookie dough)

½ cup light brown sugar(firmly packed)

1 tbsp honey

1 egg

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.

Place the sugar for coating the dough balls in a small bowl. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Combine the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey in a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer with a whisk attachment, mix on medium speed until smooth and combined, about 1 minute.

Add the egg and vanilla extract. Continue to beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds.

Turn the mixer to low, and add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Beat the mixture until all ingredients are combined and a firm dough forms, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Form the cookie dough into 20 balls, rolling each in the reserved sugar before placing on baking sheets. Slightly flatten the tops of each ball.

Bake the cookies on middle and upper-middle racks until they are cracked on top and slightly golden brown at the edges, 11-13 minutes.

Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to cooling racks. Serve and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or in the refrigerator for 5 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Sugar for Chewiness 🍪
Use light brown sugar instead of all granulated sugar—the molasses content creates moisture that keeps centers chewy while edges crisp up in the oven.
Underbake by 1-2 Minutes ⏱️
Remove cookies when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone; they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet for the perfect chewy-crispy contrast.
Chill Dough Before Baking 🧊
Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and ensure the cookies maintain their shape while developing those signature cracks on top.
Fork-Press with Pattern 🍴
Press each cookie with a fork in a crosshatch pattern before baking to create textural interest and help heat penetrate evenly for consistent doneness.
Natural Peanut Butter Works Best 🥜
Use creamy peanut butter with minimal additives (no added oils or sugars) to maximize authentic peanut flavor and achieve better texture control in your dough.