Description
These chewy peanut butter cookies with sea salt are a quick, weeknight-friendly dessert made with pantry staples. They feature crisp edges, soft centers, and a touch of flaky sea salt for a sophisticated flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (Jif or Skippy recommended)
- ½ cup (115g) butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt (for dough)
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
- Optional: ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg and mix until combined. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls. For best results, chill dough for 20 minutes (optional).
- Place cookies on baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove when edges are just starting to turn golden but centers still look soft.
- Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the hot cookies.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for consistent texture. Ensure butter is softened but not melted. Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot pan. Chilling dough prevents spreading and enhances chewiness. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, sea salt cookies, quick dessert, weeknight baking, chewy cookies, 5pm treat, easy cookies