Bakery-Style Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup raw peanuts, roughly chopped
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until smooth.
- Add the egg and beat to combine.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; beat until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in the peanuts, reserving 2 tablespoons for topping the cookies, if desired.
- Use a 1-ounce portion scoop to portion cookies onto a parchment-lined plate. If you have time, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Transfer the scooped cookies to the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart. Top with the remaining peanuts and flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until set on the edges but still gooey in the center.
- Let stand on the baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Drizzle with the melted peanut butter, if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Peanut butter cookies are one of those nostalgic treats many of us grew up enjoying but don't always think to enjoy today. While the ones you remember from childhood might have been crunchy or tender and had those iconic fork marks on top, these modern peanut butter cookies offer a twist, combining that same nutty flavor with the soft, chewy texture of a gooey chocolate chip cookie. Each bite is rich and satisfying, with a balance of crisp edges, flakes of sea salt, and a melt-in-your-mouth center that makes them the ultimate peanut butter experience. Perfect with a glass of milk or coffee, these cookies take a beloved classic and turn it into a treat that's irresistible for kids and adults alike.
Recipe developer Katie Rosenhouse tells us, "These peanut butter cookies are inspired by the ones I used to sell at my bakery in Brooklyn. They're deliciously rich and packed with peanut butter flavor, from the crumb of the cookie to the crunchy peanuts throughout and an added dose of peanut butter drizzled over the top for an extra punch."
Gather the ingredients for bakery-style peanut butter cookies
To prepare these peanut butter cookies, you'll need mostly pantry staples. Unsalted butter and peanut butter create a rich base for the cookies. Granulated sugar and dark brown sugar sweeten the cookies, with brown sugar adding a hint of molasses for added warmth and depth. An egg binds the dough together, and all-purpose flour provides structure. Baking soda adds just the right amount of lift and spread for that perfect, chewy-crisp texture, while kosher salt enhances the overall flavor. For added crunch, raw peanuts are mixed throughout, though you can swap them for chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or any other mix-ins you like.
You can sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each unbaked cookie for a deliciously crisp, salty contrast that makes every bite pop. A drizzle of melted peanut butter over the finished cookies adds an eye-catching flourish that doubles down on that peanut butter goodness.
