Best 6 Best Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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For those with a sweet tooth and a love for the classic flavors of peanut butter, embarking on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for soft peanut butter cookies is an adventure worth taking. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are characterized by their tender crumb, slightly crisp edges, and a burst of peanut butter flavor in every bite. Whether you prefer a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations or are looking to experiment with new and exciting variations, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect soft peanut butter cookies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These cookies are incredible... and they always turn out!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend sugars, using an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add butter, and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla and mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just mixed.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. With a wet fork gently press cookies in a crisscrossed pattern. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until slightly brown along edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 222 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Peanut butter cookies that stay soft with a good flavor but not too sweet! You won't make another recipe after this one!

Provided by Cindy Duvall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Blend together very well.
  • Add flour, baking soda and salt with mixer. Chill dough 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Roll into balls by hand.
  • Place on sprayed cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until edges very lightly browning (about 7 to 10 minutes). Don't overcook. We store them in a plastic storage containers, and they stay soft!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

BEST SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I made this recipe when I was craving peanut butter cookies. Everyone who tried them loved them because they were so soft! I made mine tiny bite size cookies and the recipe made a bunch.

Provided by Christineyy

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 130 tiny cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in a small bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter in microwave.
  • Add 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup brown sugar to the melted butter and cream all together.
  • Add the other 1/2 cup butter to your prepared butter/sugar combo and mix.
  • Add rest of sugar, brown sugar, and the peanut butter. Cream well.
  • Add egg whites and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and combine once more.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to your wet mix about 1/3 cup at a time until all the flour is combined.
  • Roll dough into round balls of any size and place on baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes and then remove to a cooled surface. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.6

BEST SUPER SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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THE best super soft peanut butter cookies (seriously though, the actual best). Sink your teeth into that perfectly soft and chewy texture and you'll see why these are the only peanut butter cookies you'll ever need!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup butter (room temperature)
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar ((plus 2 tablespoons for rolling))
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and very lightly grease a baking sheet or line with a baking mat.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla until blended.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined (do not over mix). Roll dough into balls (two regular size cookie scoops or about 3 tablespoons, the balls should be fairly big - this is the key to a super soft texture!)
  • Roll cookie dough balls in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, then place on baking sheet 2-3 inches apart. Use a fork to gently press a criss-cross pattern into each cookie dough ball, only pressing ball down about half way.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes - DO NOT OVER BAKE. The cookies should just begin to crack on top. Allow to cool 1-2 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days (they are softest on day 1 and 2!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 117 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This is my mother-in-law's recipe.She was always baking and this is one of my favorite recipes she had.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 4 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter and both sugars together.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Add baking soda, powder and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Roll into balls, roll in sugar. Flatten cookies, using a fork, in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 6-7 minutes or adjust to suit your oven and size of cookies!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.6, Protein 3.7

SOFT TRIED 'N' TRUE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When I want to offer friend and family soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results. These are the best soft peanut butter cookies, and my family can't get enough. -Emma Lee Granger, La Pine, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon water
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality peanut butter. Look for a brand that is made with 100% peanuts and has no added sugar or salt.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to spread less and keep their shape.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These soft peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with everyone who tries them. Give them a try today and see for yourself how amazing they are!

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