Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy, and packed with rich, nutty flavor, these Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless classic with a cozy twist. Made with creamy peanut butter, a generous helping of light brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies offer a perfectly balanced sweetness in every bite. The dough is rolled into bite-sized balls, pressed with a signature crisscross pattern, and baked to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. With their tender texture and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, these cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers. Perfect for after-school snacks, holiday baking, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, they're easy to whip up with pantry staples in under 30 minutes. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days – though they won’t last that long! Pair with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1.5 cups Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Fine sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1.5 tablespoons each, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 7

Flatten each ball slightly using the back of a fork, pressing into the top to create a crisscross pattern.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy with milk or your favorite beverage. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1289.2 grams (1289.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5884

Total Fat 323.50g	415%
Saturated Fat 147.20g	736%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 889mg	296%
Sodium 3529mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 678.30g	247%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 415.10g
Protein 104.60g	209%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 545mg	42%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 2408mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 44.9%