Best 10 Fancy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Peanut butter cookies, a delightful treat made with the irresistible combination of sweet and nutty flavors, are a classic indulgence enjoyed by people of all ages. These cookies have a soft and chewy texture, with a touch of crispness on the edges, making them a perfect balance of textures. They are often studded with roasted peanuts or chocolate chips, adding an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal. With so many variations available, finding the best fancy peanut butter cookie recipe can be a daunting task. To help you narrow down your search, this article presents a curated selection of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From classic peanut butter cookies to more elaborate versions adorned with ganache or drizzled with salted caramel, these recipes promise to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress even the most discerning palate. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of fancy peanut butter cookies and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds.

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

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

DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I've tried many different peanut butter cookie recipes but my family still likes this one the best!

Provided by Carla Maenius

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 78.1 mg, Sugar 6 g

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
Kosher salt
1 cup peanut butter chips
Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Line 3 rimmed sheet trays with parchment paper.
  • Add the peanut butter, butter and shortening to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat together. Add the brown sugar, and cream until light and fluffy, about 6 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well in between each addition. Beat in the vanilla and combine until mixed.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda and 3/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the flour in 3 additions to the peanut butter mixture, beating until just combined. Stir in the peanut butter chips.
  • Use a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop and scoop the cookie batter onto one of the prepared sheet trays. Gently press down the tops of the cookies with a fork making a criss-cross. Sprinkle each cookie with a small pinch of salt and sugar. Place in the refrigerator to firm up, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place 6 firmed cookies on each prepared sheet tray, leaving at least 4 inches of space between the cookies. Bake in batches until golden, 18 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking.

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IN THE WORLD!



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I got this recipe from a wife of a co-worker. The recipe is called "Peanut Butter Cookies" but they are honestly the best peanut butter cookies that I have ever tasted in my life. I have not made these myself before because my boyfriend isn't crazy about peanut butter cookies so I do not know how much the recipe will make so I am going to give it my best estimated guess. For all of you peanut butter cookie lovers, I really hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I did.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup jiffy creamy peanut butter (must be Jiff only)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar, to roll dough in

Steps:

  • In larger bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until well blended.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beat until well blended.
  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Shape dough into 1-1/4 inch balls, roll balls in granulated sugar.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • With the tines of a fork, flatten ball.
  • Flatten again in opposite direction, forming crisscross marks.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes until light brown and cookie is set.
  • Cool slightly, Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Tips: Only use real butter and Jiff Peanut Butter.
  • Don't overcook.
  • Use Air cookie sheets for baking.

FANCY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I always received compliments on my moist and chewy peanut butter cookies. But I wondered how to make them even more special, and I decided to decorate them, making them fancy cookies!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
ICING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost cookies. Combine melted chips and milk; drizzle over frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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The hash mark may be one of the most prevalent symbols in modern life, but it's been the "mark" of peanut butter cookies for more than eighty years, and for good reason. Pressing a hash mark into each cookie ensures this dense dough will flatten out and bake evenly. While using this kitchen-tested recipe ensures your peanut butter cookies will turn out perfectly. It's been in Betty's back pocket for quite some time, and you can bet this recipe isn't going anywhere soon. Home cooks from all over have claimed this to be the best peanut butter cookie they've ever made-and we certainly agree! Soft and chewy with the perfect salty-sweet balance, these tender cookies will disappear at every potluck, party or cookie exchange. For an added bit of sparkle, roll your cookies in coarse sparkling sugar just before baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped into sugar.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

FANCY BUTTER COOKIES



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My husband and I enjoy these fancy cookies so much that we have a hard time not hiding them from guests! -Thara Baker-Alley, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream 1 cup butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and vanilla; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into 1/2-in. thick logs. Cut logs into 2-1/2-in. pieces; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate, then dip into nuts; place on waxed paper until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Peanut     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter, peanut butter and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Beat in both sugars. Scrape down sides of bowl. Stir half of dry ingredients into mixture. Add eggs 1 at a time, stirring well after each addition. Mix in remaining dry ingredients.
  • For each cookie, roll 1 heaping tablespoonful of dough into 1 3/4-inch-diameter ball. Arrange dough balls 2 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using back of fork, flatten dough balls and form crosshatch design on tops. Bake cookies until dry on top and golden brown on bottom, about 14 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets 5 minutes. Using metal spatula, transfer cookies to racks and cool completely. (Can be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)

MOM-MOM FRITCH'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Provided by Amy Fritch

Categories     Cookies     Nut     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Winter     Gourmet     New York     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 70 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and grease baking sheets. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together peanut butter and sugar until combined well. In a small bowl lightly beat egg and beat into peanut butter mixture with baking soda until combined well.
  • Roll level teaspoons of dough into balls and arrange about 1 inch apart on baking sheets. With tines of a fork flatten balls to about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, making a crosshatch pattern. Bake cookies in batches in middle of oven until puffed and pale golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheets 2 minutes and transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely. Cookies may be kept in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.

GOURMET MAGAZINE'S EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Gourmet Magazine's Easy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter and sugar until well combined.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg, then beat it into the peanut butter mixture along with the soda and salt until well combined.
  • Roll 1-inch balls of dough and arrange them on greased cookie sheets.
  • With a fork, flatten and make a crosshatch pattern.
  • Bake until puffed and golden, about 13 minutes.
  • Let rest on baking sheet a minute or so before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 102.1, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Make sure your peanut butter is at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cookies spread evenly and prevent them from becoming too dry.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can use a hand mixer or even a whisk to mix the dough. Just be sure to mix it until it is well combined.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • 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 fancy peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be dressed up or down to suit your taste. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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