Best 6 Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Peanut butter cookies are a classic American treat, known for their soft and chewy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and the signature crisscross pattern on top. They are a staple of bake sales, cookie swaps, and holiday gatherings, and are a favorite among people of all ages. Whether you prefer them gooey and underbaked or crispy and golden brown, there is a peanut butter cookie recipe out there to suit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make these delightful treats at home.

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CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Makes great cookies!

Provided by Shirley Sadler

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 209.4 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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For the best texture, use regular, not natural, peanut butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Put butter and sugars into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in eggs, then peanut butter.
  • Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, mixing until just combined after each addition. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 1 1/2 inches apart. Press cookies with fork tines to flatten and create a cross-hatch pattern. Bake until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

CLASSIC NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Classic chocolate oatmeal & peanut butter no-bake cookies, the ones we all remember (and adore).

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup peanut butter (the more processed stuff like Jif works better than the all-natural stuff)
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, stirring frequently, bring the sugar, butter, cocoa, and milk to a boil.
  • Boil the mixture for one minute.
  • Remove from heat and add the peanut butter, vanilla, and oats.
  • Mix together, then plop onto sheets of waxed paper, using a couple of spoons.
  • Let cool - they should harden within about an hour.

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS (KISS COOKIES)



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Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons sugar (for rolling cookies)
48 Hershey chocolate kisses (unwrapped)

Steps:

  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In another bowl beat the butter and peanut butter on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add in sugar, and brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Then add in egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.
  • If dough is sticky, chill for an hour.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch ball and roll in additional sugar.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes or til done.
  • Remove from oven and press in a kiss in each cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 5105 kcal, Fat 332 g, SaturatedFat 78 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 4706 mg, Carbohydrate 506 g, Sugar 375 g, Protein 76 mg

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES WITH QUINOA FLOUR



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Make and share this Classic Peanut Butter Cookies With Quinoa Flour recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Victoria0402

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Smart Balance Omega Plus
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 cup quinoa flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix butter, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in eggs.
  • In a separate bow sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  • Stir flour mixture into peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Roll into 1 inch balls, flatten, and place on greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown. Do not over-bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 269.2, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 18.2, Protein 4

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These bad boys won me a blue ribbon in the county fair when I was a teenager. The recipe is from a 1988 Ladies' Home Journal, and they're darn tasty.

Provided by ckmclements

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In mixer bowl cream butter or margarine, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Place 3-inches apart on 2 ungreased cookie sheets. With sugar-coated tines of a fork, press and flatten each ball, making a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes, until golden.
  • Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes; transfer to racks to cook completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1050.8, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 151.8, Sodium 1023, Carbohydrate 128.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 84, Protein 18.6

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter: This will result in a smoother and creamier cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

These classic peanut butter cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these cookies that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these classic peanut butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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