Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

These easy peanut butter cookies are simple to make with pantry staples and stay soft for days in an airtight container for sweet treats all week.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup peanut butter
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup margarine, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.

Step 2

Beat together margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until well combined. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Roll chilled dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool cookies on a wire rack, then store in an airtight plastic container to keep soft.