Here’s a thick, chewy peanut butter cookie recipe that stays soft in the center, crisp at the edges, and packed with real peanut butter flavor—no dry, crumbly cookies here 🥜🍪
Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
A classic, perfected
Why This Recipe Works
- More brown sugar than white → moisture + chew
- Chilled dough → thicker cookies, less spreading
- Extra yolk → rich texture without cakiness
- No overbaking → soft centers that set as they cool
Ingredients (Makes ~18 cookies)
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter (regular, not natural)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 extra egg yolk
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Optional twist ideas below ⬇️
Instructions
1. Cream the fats & sugars
Beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
2. Add eggs & vanilla
Mix in the egg, extra yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
4. Chill (don’t skip!)
Cover and chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
This keeps the cookies thick.
5. Scoop & shape
- Scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls
- Roll gently
- Place on a lined baking sheet
- Press lightly with a fork (classic crisscross)
6. Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes
Edges should be set, centers slightly soft.
💡 They’ll look underbaked—this is correct.
7. Cool
Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Optional “Perfect Twist” Add-Ins
Choose one (or mix carefully):
- 🍫 Chocolate chips (½ cup)
- 🧂 Flaky sea salt sprinkled after baking
- 🍯 Honey drizzle once cooled
- 🥜 Crunchy peanut butter swirl
- 🍌 Peanut butter + banana chips (½ cup, crushed)
Storage Tips
- Room temp (airtight): 3–4 days
- Fridge dough: up to 3 days
- Freezer dough balls: 2 months
(Bake straight from frozen, +1–2 minutes)
If you want, I can also share:
- A bakery-style jumbo version
- A 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie
- A gluten-free or dairy-free option
Just say the word 👌
