Classic Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

This version of the classic peanut butter cookie leans on brown sugar for chew, a splash more vanilla, and an extra pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.

The same texture principles show up in the chocolate chip cookies, a good next stop for anyone who likes a properly chewy cookie.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two trays with parchment.
2. Whisk everything together in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.
3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls, roll in granulated sugar, and space on the trays.
4. Press each ball flat with a fork in a cross-hatch pattern.
5. Bake 10–12 minutes until puffed and just set. They'll look underdone — that's right.
6. Cool on the tray 10 minutes before moving. This is when they finish setting.

Cooking tips

• Yes, this is a flourless cookie. It works because peanut butter provides all the structure.
• Use natural or regular peanut butter — both work. Natural gives a slightly craggier edge.
• The dough freezes beautifully. Roll into balls, freeze, then bake from frozen adding 2 minutes.

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