When I think of comfort baking, these Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are one of the first recipes that come to mind. They’re thick, soft in the middle, and slightly crisp around the edges—everything a cookie should be. Rolled in sugar before baking, they sparkle on the outside and stay chewy on the inside, even the next day.
This recipe has quickly become a family favorite in my house. It’s simple, dependable, and freezer-friendly, making it perfect for holidays, after-school snacks, or anytime you want a sweet treat.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Thick & Chewy: Soft in the center, crisp on the edges.
Sugar Sparkle: Rolling in sugar gives them that irresistible bakery look.
Perfect Flavor: Brown sugar + peanut butter = rich, deep sweetness.
Family-Approved: These cookies disappear fast!
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp baking soda
2 ½ cups flour
Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
Mix the Dough: In a mixer, combine peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Mix until smooth. Gradually add flour until just combined.
Shape & Roll: Roll dough into balls (about 2–3 tbsp each), then roll in sugar.
Chill: Place the sugared dough balls on a tray, cover, and refrigerate for about 3 hours.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place chilled dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Prep & Bake Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Bake Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: About 3 hours 25 minutes
Tips for Perfect Cookies
Chill Thoroughly: Chilling prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
Don’t Overbake: They’ll look slightly underdone when you pull them out—this is how they stay chewy.
Make Ahead: Roll and sugar the dough balls, then freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes.
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft, Sweet, and Irresistible
These Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, thick, and rolled in sugar for a sparkly, crisp edge. An easy, family-favorite recipe that stays chewy even the next day—perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday baking.
Mix the Dough: In a mixer, combine peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Mix until smooth. Gradually add flour until just combined.
Shape & Roll: Roll dough into balls (about 2–3 tbsp each), then roll in sugar.
Chill: Place the sugared dough balls on a tray, cover, and refrigerate for about 3 hours.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place chilled dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a rack.
