How to Make Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things as comforting and satisfying as a freshly baked peanut butter cookie. The rich, nutty flavor combined with the perfect balance of sweet and salty is a true classic that never fails to please. And when it comes to peanut butter cookies, Chef John's recipe is truly the best of the best.

These cookies are soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy edge that creates the perfect textural contrast. The secret to their incredible texture lies in the careful balance of ingred...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Beat 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. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater. Mix on medium until combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Form dough into a ball, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Portion out cookie dough in equal-sized balls on a baking sheet covered with a silicone baking mat. Use damp hands to roll dough into smooth balls. Stamp each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until golden.
  • Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg