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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies with Crispy Edges

Three golden brown peanut butter cookies with classic crosshatch fork marks stacked on a white plate.
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Make the best peanut butter cookies with this reliable recipe that yields a perfect balance of crispy edges and tender centers. These are traditional homemade peanut butter cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy.
  3. Beat in the peanut butter until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Use a fork to press down on each dough ball to create a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers will look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the classic crosshatch, press the fork down once, then rotate the fork 90 degrees and press again.
  • Use a creamy peanut butter for the best texture, not a natural, oily variety.
  • If you prefer softer cookies, reduce the baking time by one minute.

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