Best 6 Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations Recipes

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Peanut butter cookies: a classic treat that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for decades. With their sweet, nutty flavor and soft, chewy texture, they're the perfect snack or dessert. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make! In this article, we'll take you through the steps of making the easiest peanut butter cookies, and we'll also provide some variations so you can customize them to your liking. Whether you like them classic, chocolatey, or even with a little bit of crunch, we've got a recipe for you. So grab your ingredients and let's get baking!

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EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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With only four ingredients, these cookies couldn't be easier for our son, Jacob, to help whip up. He thinks it's fun helping prepare meals and snacks.-Valerie Ellsworth, Belvidere, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. , Shape level tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (WITH VARIATIONS)



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Make and share this Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies (With Variations) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract (or use vanilla)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
chocolate-covered toffee bits
chopped peanuts
4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl stir together peanut butter with sugar, egg and vanilla until well combined.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets, then gently flatten with the tines of the fork.
  • Bake 325 for 15 minutes or until golden brown; remove to wire racks to cool.
  • FOR VARIATIONS; press 1 cup of either chocolate chips, toffee bits or chopped peanuts on top of the prepared cookie dough, then bake as directed.
  • Or another variation for chocolate peanut butter cookies is; divide the peanut butter cookie dough in half; stir in half of the the melted baking squares into each half of the peanut butter cookie dough, then mix until combined, bake as directed.

THREE INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe has just 3 ingredients. It's fast, easy and the cookies are wonderful! It's great for kids that are just learning to bake.

Provided by Francie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the peanut butter, white sugar and egg. Mix until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not overbake! These cookies are best when they are still soft and just barely brown on the bottoms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

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 large eggs 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

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These light, flourless cookies, from TV chef Nikki Elkins, are made with everyday ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about a dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together peanut butter, egg, sugar, baking soda, vanilla, if using, and salt until well combined.
  • Using a 1 3/4-inch scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Using the tines of a fork, gently press down on each scoop in a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle with sugar and transfer baking sheet to oven. Bake until slightly puffed, 11 to 12 minutes. Cookies will still be soft. Let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

3 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: peanut butter, sugar, egg

Provided by Adam Bianchi

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 30m

Yield 25 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
½ cup sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
  • Scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the cookie balls onto a nonstick baking sheet.
  • For extra decoration and to make them cook more evenly, flatten the cookie balls by pressing a fork down on top of them, then press it down again at a 90º angle to make a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are golden brown.
  • Remove from baking sheet and cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy cookie.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  • Bake the cookies 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 peanut butter cookies are easy to make and always a hit with everyone who tries them. They're perfect for a quick snack, a packed lunch, or a special occasion. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're craving something sweet, give these peanut butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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