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January 21, 2026

This recipe for Soft Peanut Butter Cookies is a super easy & quick go-to recipe, perfect for when you need to make cookies in a snap!

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

Milk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl using an electric handheld mixer on medium speed, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 30 seconds. Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and peanut butter and beat on high speed for 1 minute or until fluffy.
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Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
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Scoop the cookie dough, about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into balls, placing 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press a fork into the tops to create a criss-cross pattern and bake in preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling while you bake the remaining cookies. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Butter Softening Secret 🧈
    Let butter sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before mixing to ensure perfect cookie texture and easy creaming with sugars.
  • Peanut Butter Consistency Hack 🥜
    Always use room temperature, creamy peanut butter for smoother cookie dough and more even mixing.
  • Chill for Perfection 🧊
    Refrigerate cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create a thicker, softer cookie.
  • Fork Marking Magic 🍴
    Create classic criss-cross patterns with a fork dipped in granulated sugar to add texture and prevent sticking.
  • Moisture Preservation Trick 💧
    Store cookies between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness for days.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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