Best 13 Really Basic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Searching for a scrumptious dessert that requires minimal effort? Peanut butter cookies, a timeless classic, fit the bill perfectly. These cookies embody the perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors, and their chewy texture will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking a foolproof recipe or a novice cook looking for a simple yet satisfying treat, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create truly unforgettable peanut butter cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I had to make cookies at the last minute for a school function and a friend gave me this quick and easy recipe. From start to finish, this only takes about 30-45 minutes and the taste is like you spent hours in the kitchen. You might want to make a double batch, because they will be gone before you know it. ENJOY!!

Provided by Vicki Douglas

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on cookie sheets until set, before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 69.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 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 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

REALLY BASIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This a very quick and simple recipe. It may be unbelievable but it only takes 3 ingredients to make Really Basic Peanut Butter Cookies. Don't worry you really don't need vanilla or flour to make these. Just follow the ingredients and directions and you will have delicious homemade Peanut Butter Cookies.

Provided by Krista Hallam

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine egg, sugar and peanut butter, mixing well. Roll dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten balls with a fork.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on cookie racks. Variation: add chocolate or peanut butter flavored chips to the dough for an extra little twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IN THE WORLD!



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I got this recipe from a wife of a co-worker. The recipe is called "Peanut Butter Cookies" but they are honestly the best peanut butter cookies that I have ever tasted in my life. I have not made these myself before because my boyfriend isn't crazy about peanut butter cookies so I do not know how much the recipe will make so I am going to give it my best estimated guess. For all of you peanut butter cookie lovers, I really hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I did.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup jiffy creamy peanut butter (must be Jiff only)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar, to roll dough in

Steps:

  • In larger bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until well blended.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beat until well blended.
  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Shape dough into 1-1/4 inch balls, roll balls in granulated sugar.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • With the tines of a fork, flatten ball.
  • Flatten again in opposite direction, forming crisscross marks.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes until light brown and cookie is set.
  • Cool slightly, Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Tips: Only use real butter and Jiff Peanut Butter.
  • Don't overcook.
  • Use Air cookie sheets for baking.

SUPER SIMPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe is just what it says so simple a monkey in a bakery could do it!! Let me put it this way It's only got 3 ingredients!!

Provided by The cook you would

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6-12 cookies, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • mix all ingredients in a bowl with spoon or pastry blender.
  • roll dough into balls.
  • place them on a greased cookie sheet.
  • bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 36.3, Protein 9.1

CRISP PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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"The old-fashioned taste of these crisp, peanut buttery cookies is irresistible," reports Jessie MacLeod of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. "And they're as quick to make as they are to disappear. I often double the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add peanut butter, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to creamed mixture and mix well. For easier shaping, chill the dough for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and cookies are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These light, flourless cookies, from TV chef Nikki Elkins, are made with everyday ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about a dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together peanut butter, egg, sugar, baking soda, vanilla, if using, and salt until well combined.
  • Using a 1 3/4-inch scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Using the tines of a fork, gently press down on each scoop in a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle with sugar and transfer baking sheet to oven. Bake until slightly puffed, 11 to 12 minutes. Cookies will still be soft. Let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

THREE INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe has just 3 ingredients. It's fast, easy and the cookies are wonderful! It's great for kids that are just learning to bake.

Provided by Francie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the peanut butter, white sugar and egg. Mix until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not overbake! These cookies are best when they are still soft and just barely brown on the bottoms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Easy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandi28043

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen cookies, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Form into 1" balls.
  • Flatten balls with a fork.
  • Bake at 350 until golden brown.
  • (To make more than 1 run of cookies just double the recipe).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 37.3, Protein 11.8

BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These are the best peanut butter cookies I have ever eaten. They are soft and chewy. They are great when you add the nuts and chocolate chips. Whenever I take these cookies to a potluck or family get together, people always request that I bring these cookies. I got this recipe out a cook book a number of years ago. I have changed the recipe slightly from the original.

Provided by Rita1

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 25-30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
3 tablespoons water
3/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
2 cups baking mix
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until smooth.
  • Add biscuit mix and vanilla; mix well.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll in sugar.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Flatten with fork.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool.
  • Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze for future use.
  • For chocolate peanut butter cookies, add 1/4 cup cocoa and a dusting of cinnamon to the batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 178.2, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.5, Protein 4

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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With only four ingredients, these cookies couldn't be easier for our son, Jacob, to help whip up. He thinks it's fun helping prepare meals and snacks.-Valerie Ellsworth, Belvidere, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. , Shape level tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

REALLY GOOD PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Creamy and soft. A friend gave me this recipe, and with the addition of peanut butter chips, this is our favourite.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 22m

Yield 2 doz.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, peanut butter and sugars.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Stir dry ingredients together, add to creamed mixture.
  • Beat on medium speed until blended well; stir in peanut butter chips.
  • Chill dough at least 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2442, Fat 132.9, SaturatedFat 28.3, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 2312.4, Carbohydrate 278.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 180.6, Protein 47.2

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth, rich flavor. Natural peanut butter can also be used, but it may result in a drier 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 them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of delicious peanut butter cookies that will disappear quickly!

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