Here’s a classic peanut butter cookie recipe with a soft center and lightly crisp edges.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven
   • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
   • Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix wet ingredients
   • Beat the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
   • Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.
3. Add dry ingredients
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
   • Gradually add the dry mixture to the peanut butter mixture and stir until a dough forms.
4. Shape the cookies
   • Roll dough into small balls (about 1½ tablespoons each).
   • Place them on the baking tray and gently press each with a fork to make the classic crisscross pattern.
5. Bake
   • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
   • Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Tips

• For softer cookies, avoid overbaking; they will continue setting as they cool.
• Add ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra texture.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

You can also make a 3-ingredient version (peanut butter, sugar, and egg) if you want a quicker recipe.