The Best Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3 to 4 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Add eggs and vanilla bean paste. Mix just until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix the cookie dough.

Fold in Reese’s peanut butter chips using a rubber spatula.

(Optional) Chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes to prevent spreading and create thicker cookies.

Scoop dough into 2–3 tablespoon portions and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly soft.

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.