Low Sugar Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Total time27 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

Creamy peanut butter and softened butter beat together into a rich, fluffy base that gives these cookies their signature depth and chew. A quick mix of eggs and vanilla brings everything together before the dry ingredients fold in just until combined, keeping the dough soft and easy to scoop. Each portion gets rolled into a ball and pressed with a classic fork crosshatch, so they bake up with those signature ridged tops and slightly craggy edges. Straight from the oven, the centers stay soft and just-set while the edges turn a light golden brown, and they firm up perfectly as they cool on the rack. It's a nostalgic, one-bowl treat that's simple enough for a weeknight batch, and it's a great pick if you're keeping an eye on added sugar without giving up that classic peanut butter cookie experience.

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Ingredients

24 servings

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ cup packed light brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
granulated sugar, for rolling
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

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