Best 6 Grandmas Best Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable delights, few treats can rival the comforting warmth and nostalgic charm of Grandma's best peanut butter cookies. These bite-sized morsels of pure bliss, with their soft and chewy texture, perfectly balanced sweetness, and irresistible peanut butter flavor, hold a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts everywhere. As the aroma of freshly baked peanut butter cookies fills the air, memories of childhood and family gatherings come flooding back, evoking a sense of comfort and happiness. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind Grandma's best peanut butter cookies, providing you with a comprehensive guide to achieving that perfect combination of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds sing.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREAT GRANDMA'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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A delicious peanut butter cookie recipe from Grandma!

Provided by RecipeGirl.com

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, (at room temperature)
2 large eggs, (beaten)
1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter ((smooth or chunky))
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated white sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter, eggs, milk and vanilla. Add the peanut butter and sugars to the egg mixture. Mix well- the mixture will be a little weird until the dry ingredients are added!
  • Sift the flour, soda and salt into a medium bowl. Gradually mix in to the wet mixture.
  • Drop by small teaspoonfuls onto foiled or lightly greased cookie pans (or use parchment paper). Press down lightly with sugared fork (crisscross to make design).
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are set and no longer gooey. Cool well before storing in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 88 mg, Sugar 7 g

BIG GRANDMA'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This is my husband's grandmother's recipe that is cherished by the family. They are the best cookie that melts in your mouth. They don't have the normal peanut butter fork crossing...but more of a crackled sugar type cookie... My husband comes from a huge family - and these are one of the cherished recipes!!

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup white sugar
1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
1 cup creamy peanut butter (Skippy)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour (1/4 cup more if needed)

Steps:

  • Cream together the sugars, Crisco, peanut butter.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together and add gradually until blended well.
  • Roll into tablespoon size balls.
  • Roll cookie dough balls into sugar.
  • Place on cookie sheets- do not mash with fork in normal "peanut butter cookie" fashion!
  • Bake at 350° oven for 11-13 minutes.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Loaded with peanut butter, soft & chewy, rolled in sugar, and fork-pattern adorned ~ Grandma's old-fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are the stuff childhood cookie memories are made of.

Categories     Cookies & Bars

Time 29m

Yield 5 to 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 c. creamy peanut butter
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Place butter and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl; beat with a stand mixer or electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. While continuing to beat, gradually add brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until well combined.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until incorporated. Add peanut butter and beat until combined.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place on a cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in granulated sugar; repeat with the fork turned perpendicular to the first marks to create a cross-hatch pattern.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for about 9 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
  • I like my peanut butter cookies soft, so I watch them closely while baking and take them out of the oven as soon as they are lightly browned.

GRANDMA'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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My Grandma and Mom made these cookies often when I was growing up and I have been making them for my kids for 20 years! I have tried many other peanut butter cookie recipes, but this one is still our favorite. Crispy, but a light texture . . . they almost melt in your mouth!

Provided by LisaCooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 3-4 dozen, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup softened butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup carnation powdered milk
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream butter and peanut together in a large bowl.
  • Add sugars and eggs, mix well.
  • Sift together dry milk, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into butter mixture.
  • Let dough stand 15 minutes.
  • Roll into balls, about the size of a walnut and place on a slightly greased baking sheet.
  • Flatten with a fork, dipped in flour, criss-cross fashion.
  • Bake at 375 degress for 10-12 minutes.
  • Watch closely and remove when tops just start to brown.
  • Wait about 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet. Cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 345.3, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 24.4, Protein 7.3

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.

OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how to make peanut butter cookies from scratch recipe. That was a real effort because Grandma was a traditional pioneer-type cook who used a little of this or that until it felt right. This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down! -Janet Hall, Clinton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork or meat mallet if desired. Bake 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and velvety cookie.
  • 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 the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This will help them to set and prevent them from breaking.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter cookies are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make these cookies even better. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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