Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies

These mouthwatering peanut butter cookies from Chef John are moist, chewy, and full of delicious sweet and salty flavors that make them irresistible.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Beat together butter, white sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a stand mixer until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater with a spatula. Add egg and mix for about 1 minute. Slowly mix in flour with the mixer on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater. Continue mixing until dough comes together, about 30 seconds.

Step 3

Form dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 4

Portion cookie dough into equal-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Use damp hands to roll dough into smooth balls. Stamp each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.