
By thevanillabeanblog.com
Perfectly Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:15min
These chewy cookies are perfectly peanut buttery, with crisp edges and a tender center. They remind me of the peanut butter cookies you’d expect from a bakery, yet they’re quick and easy to make at home.
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:39:06 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
65
Moderate
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories403.2 kcal (20%)
Total Fat20.5 g (29%)
Carbs50.1 g (19%)
Sugars32.5 g (36%)
Protein6.5 g (13%)
Sodium298.7 mg (15%)
Fiber1.3 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
16 servings
![¼ cup [48 g] vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764665/graph/fooddb/2c38c3bded444e4bfce2b049ec665d04.jpg)
¼ cupvegetable shortening
such as
![¾ cup [169 g] unsalted butter (melted)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
¾ cupunsalted butter
melted
![1 ½ cup [300 g] packed light brown sugar](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1568110591/custom_upload/bc85b3c50906ea964765e331c05fe5a3.jpg)
1 ½ cuplight brown sugar
packed

1 tablespoonpure vanilla extract

2eggs
large, cold
![1 cup [255 g] smooth peanut butter like Jif or Skippy, (not all-natural)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764908/graph/fooddb/e82a41a72062df5fe568461b87b52372.jpg)
1 cupsmooth peanut butter
or Skippy, not all-natural

1 teaspoonbaking soda

¼ teaspoonbaking powder

¾ teaspoonfine salt
![2 1/3 cup [325 g] all-purpose flour](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763188/graph/fooddb/f9fbc23db97a0b2cbd8e99dff7f851f1.jpg)
2 ⅓ cupall-purpose flour
![1 cup [200 g] granulated sugar for rolling](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764474/graph/fooddb/8ab54da1c6a383089a141abae748db2d.jpg)
1 cupgranulated sugar
for rolling

flaky sea salt
for sprinkling
Instructions
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