Why Are My Peanut Butter Cookies Always Hard and Dry?

Why Are My Peanut Butter Cookies Always Hard and Dry?

Is there anything more hopeful than the smell of peanut butter cookies baking? That warm, toasty, nutty aroma promises a soft, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth treat. But then… the moment of truth. You take a bite, and instead of a gentle crumble, you get a hard, dry snap. The flavor is there, but the texture is more like a dog biscuit.