Best 5 Light And Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves. They are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual party to a special holiday gathering. If you are looking for a recipe that will give you the best light and soft peanut butter cookies, you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the perfect peanut butter cookies. We will cover the ingredients you will need, the steps involved in making the cookies, and some tips for troubleshooting common problems. So, get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of perfectly baked peanut butter cookies!

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SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This is my mother-in-law's recipe.She was always baking and this is one of my favorite recipes she had.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 4 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter and both sugars together.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Add baking soda, powder and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Roll into balls, roll in sugar. Flatten cookies, using a fork, in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 6-7 minutes or adjust to suit your oven and size of cookies!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.6, Protein 3.7

SOFT AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These cookies are incredible... and they always turn out!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend sugars, using an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add butter, and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla and mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just mixed.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. With a wet fork gently press cookies in a crisscrossed pattern. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until slightly brown along edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 222 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

LIGHT AND SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I never liked how peanut butter cookies turned out. They were always too greasy-feeling or too hard and never were soft a few days later. After a lot of trial and error batches, now I get rave reviews from these cookies. They are very rich and soft for those who do not like the typical crunchy style of peanut butter cookies. They do take a bit of time to prepare and cook but very much worth the wait. I used reduced-fat peanut butter in both crunchy and creamy to make for a rich-tasting cookie with more peanut flavor and a less greasy feeling on your hand.

Provided by Malki in Minneapolis

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter (such as Jif®)
½ cup reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter (such as (Jif®)
1 egg white
⅓ cup white sugar
1 egg
⅓ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy peanut butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg white and white sugar into butter mixture until smooth. Add whole egg and brown sugar; continue to beat until smooth. Gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until batter is well mixed.
  • Roll the dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Press balls with a fork creating a crosshatch. Freeze cookie dough on baking sheet until dough is firm, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies puff up, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 140.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These are the ultimate rich peanut butter cookie. Definitely not for every day, but great when you want a special treat, maybe for a child's birthday party or a potluck.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 4 dozen filled cookies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening or 1 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 -6 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening, peanut butter and sugars.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one.
  • Mix together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Flatten slightly with a fork.
  • Bake at 375 F for about 8 minutes until golden. When you take them out, they will be a bit soft but leave them on the sheet for a couple minutes and they will continue to cook.
  • Remove from the sheet and cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread on one half of cool cookies and top each with another cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.5, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 519.5, Carbohydrate 113.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 80.3, Protein 15.6

SOFT TRIED 'N' TRUE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When I want to offer friend and family soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results. These are the best soft peanut butter cookies, and my family can't get enough. -Emma Lee Granger, La Pine, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.
  • Bake the cookies at a low temperature. This will help them bake evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These light and soft peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with friends and family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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