Best 6 Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Are you in search of a time-honored recipe for "family favorite peanut butter cookies" that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight? Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we explore the secrets to creating irresistible peanut butter cookies that will become a cherished tradition in your household. With the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter, a symphony of sweet and savory flavors, and a chewy yet slightly crispy texture, these cookies promise to be a hit among family members of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we've got you covered with a comprehensive guide that will lead you every step of the way to peanut butter cookie perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Simple peanut butter cookies with the traditional crisscross on the top.

Provided by Anita

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
1 cup margarine
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, margarine, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Form dough into walnut sized balls and place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Dip a fork into flour and criss cross each cookie to flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until just lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 99.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

DAD'S FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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My Dad's sister gave me this recipe for killer peanut butter cookies.

Provided by Kendra Amaro

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup shortening
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream together the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the peanut butter mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Make small balls of dough. Flatten with fork dipped in flour to form cross-wise pattern.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until just set. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 69.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

FAMILY FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and peanut butter with sugars.
  • Add egg mix in thoroughly.
  • Blend all dry ingredients together, add to shortening mixture, mix well.
  • Chill dough.
  • Heat oven to 375' degrees F.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonful onto lightly greased baking sheet.
  • With fork dipped in sugar lightly press in crisscross.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes.

GRANDAD DANNER'S FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Provided by Gwyneth Paltrow

Categories     Cookies     Egg     Bake     Picnic     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Family Reunion     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 organic large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugars. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour in thirds and stir until smooth. Fold in the peanut butter chips. Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons). At this point you can roll them in granulated sugar or you can press each cookie down with the tines of a fork. Either way, bake for 10 minutes, in a nonstick baking pan, rotating the pan halfway through baking time. Cool the cookies on a rack before serving.

MY FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this My Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add the eggs and blend well. Add the peanut butter and vanilla. Add all dry ingredients until well blended.
  • Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Using a fork, make a crisscross pattern in each cookie.
  • Bake at 375º for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake. Leave the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2045.6, Fat 112.5, SaturatedFat 38, Cholesterol 222.3, Sodium 1884.8, Carbohydrate 234.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 145.8, Protein 36.9

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Try our version of a classic! These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are a tried and true crowd-pleaser with their creamy peanut butter flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 25m

Yield Makes 30 servings, 1 cookie each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup each granulated and packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients until well blended. Beat butter, peanut butter and sugars in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Flatten each, in crisscross pattern, with tines of fork.
  • Bake 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 3 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter. This will give your cookies a smooth and creamy texture.
  • 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:

Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect peanut butter cookies every time. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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