Best 6 Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of sweet delights, few treats can rival the irresistible allure of peanut butter cookies. These quintessential confections, with their soft and chewy texture, tantalizing peanut butter flavor, and delectable aroma, have captivated taste buds for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for peanut butter cookies can be an exciting and rewarding experience. From classic renditions to innovative variations, this article will guide you through the nuances of ingredient selection, mixing techniques, and baking methods to help you create the ultimate peanut butter cookie that will satisfy your cravings and leave you yearning for more.

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FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies image

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

GRANDAD DANNER'S FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



Grandad Danner's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies image

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.

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

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Recently I had to make some cookies for a party. Much to my dismay, I was out of chocolate chips and had one bag of peanut butter chips I didn't know what to do with. This recipe was (fortunately) a successful experiment as I crossed my favorite brownie and chocolate chip cookie recipes. My family likes it better than both. It tastes something like a peanut butter cup in cookie form.

Provided by Liz Higgs McConkie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended, then beat in the vanilla with the second egg. Mix flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl; mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold in peanut butter chips, mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are set, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 66.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

ADDIE'S FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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My most requested cookie recipe. I am unsure of the yield, but should be approx. 2 dozen. They are usually eaten from the cookie sheet before they are cooled.

Provided by KathyLRichey

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup softened butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
  • Mix butter and peanut butter.
  • Add both sugars, cream well.
  • Add eggs and mix well.
  • Add flour mixture, mix well.
  • Fold in chocolate morsels.
  • Drop dough from rounded teaspoons onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 10-13 minutes.
  • Allow to cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes.
  • Remove to cooling rack to finish cooling.

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.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth cookie dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Roll the dough into balls and press with a fork to create a classic peanut butter cookie shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these classic cookies that are sure to be a hit. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a special dessert, peanut butter cookies are a perfect choice. So, preheat your oven and get ready to whip up a batch of these delicious treats today!

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