Vegan Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Total time57 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

Creamy peanut butter is the star here, beaten with sugars until fluffy and rich, then rolled into balls and pressed into that classic crosshatch pattern with a fork. The result is a cookie with crisp, sugar-crackled edges and a soft, chewy center that stays tender for days. Warm vanilla and a touch of salt round out the flavor so the peanut butter really shines through in every bite. A short chill before baking keeps the dough easy to handle and helps the cookies hold their shape as they spread. These bake up golden and fragrant, and they're a solid pick for your vegan cookie jar. Simple pantry staples, one bowl, and a fork are really all you need to pull these off.

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Ingredients

24 servings

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
Chef's tip
For each egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit until it thickens. It holds ingredients together but won't make things rise - best in pancakes, muffins, and cookies.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
2
Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth, about 1 minute.

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