Best 9 Moms Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies Recipes

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Step into a realm of culinary delight with our comprehensive exploration of "Mom's Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies", a timeless classic that has tantalized taste buds for generations. Embark on a journey of flavor as we unveil the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and crunchy perfection. Discover the art of selecting the finest ingredients, the precise techniques for crafting the dough, and the magic of baking that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary treat. Along the way, we'll uncover tips, tricks, and variations to ensure your cookies turn out as phenomenal as Mom's, leaving your family and friends begging for more. So, prepare your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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We didn't have any chocolate chips in the house, but we did have a bag of Nestle® Crunch candy bars meant for Halloween! Add that to an existing peanut butter oatmeal recipe, with a few modifications, and peanut butter crunch cookies are born!

Provided by dextraphy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
8 mini crisped rice chocolate bars (such as Nestle® Crunch bar), roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and peanut butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; beat in brown sugar and white sugar until incorporated. Add egg and vanilla to creamed butter mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Whisk oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until just incorporated. Carefully fold chocolate bars into dough. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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"The next time you're craving peanut butter cookies try this variation with oats and Grape-Nuts. I think it's even better than the regular cookies, which I like a lot." -Jack Horst of Westfield, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Grape-Nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in Grape-Nuts., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork dipped in flour. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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"I developed this recipe when I was looking for a cookie with peanut butter taste but without the traditional peanut butter cookie texture," relates Lisa Brown, Iola, Kansas. "We call these cookies 'I'll Have Another'-you'll find our why!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixtures. Stir in the cornflakes. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER BREAKFAST COOKIES



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Adding Fiber One® protein cereal to these cookies gives them a punch of protein and pleasant crunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups Fiber One™ Protein Maple Brown Sugar cereal
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, peanut butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until well blended. Stir in cereal and cranberries.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely on cookie sheet. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

MOM'S PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES



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My mom makes these every year for Christmas, and I must admit, they are one of my favorites!

Provided by Hailey Rae

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup shortening
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package milk chocolate candy kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses®), unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat peanut butter and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add white sugar and brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; gradually beat into the creamed mixture until dough is just mixed. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 75.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CRUNCHY PEANUT-BUTTER COOKIES



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These salty-sweet-crunchy confections make the best snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 stick softened unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With an electric mixer, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth. Beat in egg.
  • On low speed, mix in flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
  • Pinch off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets (lined with parchment paper, if desired). With a floured fork, press balls in a crisscross fashion, flattening to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

MOM'S PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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My mom first made these cookies for me back in 1979 when I was just in kindergarden. These unique peanut butter cookies feature the addition of Shredded Wheat cereal which adds a delicious and tasty "crunch" in every bite!

Provided by Harley Seashell Pri

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 frosted mini-wheats cereal
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, soft
1 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Oven@ 350 Crush cereal into shreds.
  • Set aside.
  • Mix flour, soda and salt; set aside.
  • Mix rest of ingredients.
  • Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Fold in dry ingredients; mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoons full onto ungreased cookie sheat.
  • Criss-cross flatten with a fork.
  • Bake for 14 minutes.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 23m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

or 3/4 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
2 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
2 cups quick rolled oats
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
3 (2.1 oz.) chocolate covered crisp peanut buttery candy bars*, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375 degrees F. Coat cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, eggs and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Gradually mix into shortening mixture at low speed just until blended. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
  • STIR in chocolate chips and candy bars. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • *Butterfinger candy bars were used in recipe testing.

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.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use creamy peanut butter.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the sugar mixture by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, the mixture is ready.
  • To make the cookies extra crunchy, bake them for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
  • These cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter crunch cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and salty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give these cookies a try!

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