Best 6 Chewy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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If you're craving a classic and comforting peanut butter cookie that's chewy, packed with peanut butter flavor, and made with just a handful of ingredients, you're in luck! These easy-to-make cookies are the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers of all ages. With just four simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time. So preheat your oven and get ready to create a batch of chewy peanut butter cookies that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

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CHEWY 4-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Chewy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by misshannah

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat to 350.
  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Spoon on foil lined cookie sheet and flaten.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

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

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These cookies can be crisp, or chewy. If you want them crisp, leave out the eggs in the recipe.

Provided by Sandi

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix sugars, peanut butter, and shortening. Add baking soda to the hot water. Add to mixture. Stir well.
  • Stir in the eggs. Add the flour. Roll dough into balls.
  • Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet. Press with fork dipped in water to make criss-cross design. Bake at 350 - 375 degrees F (175 - 190 degrees C) for about 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 147.3 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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"I like to add candy bars to cookie dough for a change of pace," writes Christine Beeman of Horseheads, New York. Crushed Clark bars give a boost of peanut butter and chocolate flavor to these flourless peanut butter cookies. "I took them to work and they were a big hit," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Clark candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each), crushed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine peanut butter and sugar; beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in candy bars. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRISP AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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In the mood for homemade cookies? These crisp, chewy treats are a delicious way to show someone you care. "The original treasured recipe is the only one my grandmother wrote down," says Janet Hall of Clinton, Wisconsin. Freeze any remaining cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies at room temperature before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GIANT CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Giant Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In large bowl, whisk melted butter and both sugars.
  • Whisk in eggs and vanilla til blended.
  • Stir in peanut butter.
  • In smaller bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir into butter mixture.
  • Stir in peanuts.
  • With a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop out dough, shape into balls. Makes 24 - 4" cookies.
  • Place on parchment lined cookie sheets 2" apart.
  • Flatten gently into 3" rounds.
  • Bake in 375° oven for 12-14 minutes. Til light golden brown around edges but still slightly soft.
  • Slide parchment paper onto wire rack to cool.
  • Make criss-cross fork indentations on top of cookies for a more traditional look.

Tips:

  • Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your preference for texture.
  • Chilling the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking will help the cookies hold their shape better.
  • If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a large spoon to drop the dough onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies are a quick and easy treat that everyone will love. They're perfect for a last-minute dessert or a simple snack. With their chewy texture and delicious peanut butter flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying treat, give these 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies a try!

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