Description
These rich, indulgent peanut butter cookies feature a perfect contrast of thin, golden crispy edges and soft, fudgy centers, finished with a burst of flaky sea salt for a gourmet touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt (like Maldon) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-4 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Add the peanut butter and mix until the dough is smooth and uniform.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix on low speed or stir with a fork until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place on baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. For best results, chill dough for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
- Immediately remove from oven and sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt while hot.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake; centers should look soft in the oven as they firm up while cooling. Use room temperature butter for proper texture. Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For extra chewiness, add a slice of bread to the container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, crispy chewy cookies, sea salt cookies, easy dessert, 5 ingredient cookies, homemade cookies