Best 7 Government Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a true gem of a recipe, a timeless classic known as "government peanut butter cookies." These delectable treats have captured the hearts and taste buds of countless individuals, transcending generations and leaving an enduring legacy of sweet indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to elevate your repertoire or a novice cook embarking on a culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of crafting these irresistible cookies, ensuring that you create a batch that will tantalize your senses and satisfy your sweet cravings.

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

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Create new memories in the kitchen with delicious homemade peanut butter cookies that are ready in under an hour. Perfect for the peanut butter lovers in your home, these simple, made-from-scratch peanut butter cookies are a terrific kid-friendly activity.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in peanut butter, vanilla and egg until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt until well combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. With fork dipped in 4 teaspoons sugar, flatten balls in crisscross pattern.
  • Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until set and golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 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

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES



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Christmas just isn't Christmas without these-they're the most wonderful cookie of the year! Time and time again, Betty Crocker™ fans tell us these are their most-made cookies, and it's no wonder why. Tender peanut butter cookies, made from scratch in a recipe that comes together quickly, are the base that sets the standard. Once they're out of the oven, Hershey's Kisses are immediately pressed into the warm cookies so that the dough cradles the candy and holds it in place. Once they're cooled and ready to eat, they're the perfect combination of silky chocolate and tender, sweet-salty peanut butter cookie-and you'd better believe they'll disappear fast!

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional granulated sugar
About 36 Hershey's Kisses Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder until dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional granulated sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg

GOVERNMENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE - (3.3/5)



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Provided by á-43751

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. fat (margarine, butter or shortening)
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients; set aside. Mix fat & peanut butter, Add sugars; mix well. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in dry ingredients. Shape dough into a ball. Flatten with fork. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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

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

Tips:

  • Use good quality peanut butter. It's the main ingredient in these cookies, so make sure it's a brand you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give them a crispy exterior and a soft interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These government peanut butter cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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