Are you looking for a delectable treat to serve a large gathering? Peanut butter cookies are a classic crowd-pleaser that is sure to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. With their rich peanut butter flavor, chewy texture, and addictive aroma, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks and bake sales to holiday parties and family gatherings. Whether you prefer a classic recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique ingredients, there's a peanut butter cookie recipe out there to suit your taste. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly and your guests clamoring for more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SUPER-EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
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
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 COOKIES
Makes great cookies!
Provided by Shirley Sadler
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
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 FOR A CROWD
Make and share this Peanut Butter Cookies for a Crowd recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elaniemay
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 2h45m
Yield 240 cookies, 240 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream shortening and sugars.
- Add eggs, vanilla and Peanut butter, mix well.
- Add flour, baking soda and salt, mix well.
- Stir in peanuts if desired.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten with fork if desired.
- Bake at 350 for 10-12 min or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 83.3, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.8
OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter cookie sheets and set aside. With an electric mixer beat the butter until soft. Add the sugars and beat until creamy. Add the egg, peanut butter, salt, baking soda and vanilla.
- With a rubber spatula fold the flour into the egg mixture but do not overmix. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on prepared cookie sheet. With a fork press the balls into flat cookies and bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until crisp and golden.
- For added touch melt some bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler remove and cool down a bit. When still pliable dip one edge of cookies into chocolate.
SOFT AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
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
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
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IV
Very delicious cookies. Easy to make. These will stay soft in an air-tight container. For special occasions, press five peanut halves into the top.
Provided by Linda White
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Criss-cross with fork tines.
- Bake at for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, and remove from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
COOKIES FOR A CROWD
I'm a cook at a 4-H camp. Our campers go wild over these crisp cookies with an excellent peanutty flavor.-Mary Green, Mishicot, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 20 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time; beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in peanuts if desired. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork if desired. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SOFT TRIED 'N' TRUE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
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
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.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality peanut butter. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
- Make sure your butter and peanut butter are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them cream together smoothly.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make the perfect peanut butter cookies every time.
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