Country Style Peanut Butter Cookies
These classic, soft-baked peanut butter cookies are a nostalgic treat with rich, nutty flavor and signature criss-cross patterns. They're incredibly easy to make and stay wonderfully chewy for days.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter not natural or oily style
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Make-Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days; let soften slightly before baking. Variations: Add 1 cup of chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough. For crispier cookies, bake 1-2 minutes longer.