Best 12 Easy Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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Peanut butter shortbread cookies are a classic treat that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these delicious cookies in the oven in no time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating the perfect peanut butter shortbread cookies.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Enjoy the most peanuttiest peanut butter cookie you'll ever taste, cuz, it's all peanut butter.

Provided by Pat Lenaghan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups natural peanut butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix in the order given. Spoon onto cookie sheet and gently press into cookie shape. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden. NOTE: You can add choclate chips to half the recipe for an awesome taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

BUTTERY 3-INGREDIENT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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With only a few ingredients, these butter shortbread cookies are so simple to prepare. -Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Press dough into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Prick with a fork., Bake until light brown, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares while warm. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies for a nutty dessert everyone will love.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour mixture, beating to combine.
  • Pinch off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Using a fork, press balls in a crisscross pattern, flattening to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Bake cookies, rotating halfway through, until lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 3 g

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.

3-INGREDIENT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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These melt in your mouth. The secret is in the beating.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners' sugar
12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C.)
  • Combine butter or margarine, flour and confectioner's sugar and beat for 10 minutes.
  • Drop from teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Decorate with maraschino cherry pieces.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 72.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SUPER-EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When we need cookies in a snap, this is our best go-to recipe - easy, fast and super delicious!

Provided by Kraft Peanut Butter

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     KRAFT Peanut Butter

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup KRAFT Smooth Peanut Butter
½ cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients with large spoon until well blended.
  • Roll into 24 balls; place, 4 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten with fork.
  • Bake 20 min. or until lightly browned. (Do not overbake.)
  • Cool 5 min. on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY THUMBPRINT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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These are just like the shortbread and jam cookies you know, but with the taste of peanut butter and grape jelly.

Provided by Christine Thomas Boss

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup grape jelly
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth; add the vanilla and continue to beat. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets. Make a small hole in the center of each ball, using your thumb and finger; fill the holes with grape jam.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 14 minutes; allow to cool on baking sheet for 1 minute.
  • Put the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in a microwave oven until soft for 10 - 30 seconds, checking every 10 seconds. Be careful not to overheat the peanut butter; do not let it bubble. Stir the vegetable oil through the heated peanut butter; drizzle over the warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Another excellent recipe by Diana Rattray who says: "these cookies are easy to prepare and they're egg-free. Drizzle melted chocolate over these shortbread cookies for the holidays. Use a food processor or electric chopper to chop the peanuts for this recipe." I just posted this good recipe for Ms. B and want to share it here. Enjoy it.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozens, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup peanuts, very finely chopped (use roasted or honey-roasted peanuts for better flavor)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Combine the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla.
  • Slowly beat or stir in the flour and cornstarch until mixture holds together. Blend in the very finely chopped peanuts.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured board to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters and place on an ungreased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Or, shape the dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet, dip the flat bottom of a glass in granulated sugar, and flatten gently to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until cookies are set and bottoms just begin to brown. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 75.1, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 13.6, Protein 8.8

PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD CUT-OUT COOKIES



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These easy peanut butter shortbread cookies are delicious, simple to make and egg free. They're the perfect peanut butter treats for peanut lovers.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2/3 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
Optional: 3/4 cup very finely chopped roasted or honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Combine the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in vanilla. Slowly beat or stir in the flour and cornstarch until mixture holds together. Blend in the very finely chopped peanuts.
  • Chill for about 30 minutes.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured board to about 1/4-inch thickness, cut with cookie cutters, and place on an ungreased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Or shape the dough into small balls, place on a cookie sheet, dip the flat bottom of a glass in granulated sugar and flatten gently to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cookies are set and bottoms just begin to brown. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • If desired, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of shortening and drizzle over the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 28 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4 dozen cookies (48 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Make and share this Easy Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 16-24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) can vanilla frosting or 1 (8 ounce) can cream cheese frosting
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1/4 cup flour
1 egg
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Grease a long jelly roll pan.
  • Combine the frosting, peanut butter, flour, and egg at low speed until blended (can mix by hand).
  • Stir in nuts if desired and press into pan.
  • Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 141.5, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 6.7

PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Shortbread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • beat butter and peanut butter at medium speed with mixer till creamy -- gradually add sugar, beating well.stir in vanilla.
  • combine flour and salt, gradually add to butter mixture -- beating at low speed till blended.
  • roll dough to 1/2" thickness on lightly floured surface.cut with desired cutter.and place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • bake at 275* for 45 minutes -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 146.8, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 4.2

EASY PECAN SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Today is the day to step away from store-bought versions and step up with the know-how to make pecan shortbread cookies from your own kitchen! Full of buttery flavor and toasted pecans, these butter pecan shortbread cookies are a family-favorite recipe that's hard to resist. Pair these pecan sandies with an afternoon cup of coffee or add them to a holiday cookie tray next to an array of classic treats. This recipe makes about 84 cookies so freeze them for later or share them with friends. Now, the next time you're craving pecan shortbread cookies you can head to your own kitchen, instead of the store.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • To toast pecans, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Remove from heat; cool.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating just until blended. Stir in toasted pecans and vanilla.
  • Divide dough in half; shape each portion into 2 (1 1/4-inch-thick) logs (about 12 inches long). Wrap in cooking parchment paper; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-inch slices. On cookie sheets, place slices 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter. This will help the cookies cream together more easily and will result in a more tender cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and will prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet snack, give these cookies a try!

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