Best 12 Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the delectable realm of soft peanut butter cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth treats offer a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, with each bite leaving you craving more. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our guide to creating the ultimate soft peanut butter cookie recipe, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Peanut butter cookies that stay soft with a good flavor but not too sweet! You won't make another recipe after this one!

Provided by Cindy Duvall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Blend together very well.
  • Add flour, baking soda and salt with mixer. Chill dough 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Roll into balls by hand.
  • Place on sprayed cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until edges very lightly browning (about 7 to 10 minutes). Don't overcook. We store them in a plastic storage containers, and they stay soft!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

AMAZINGLY SOFT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These are soooooo good! My boyfriend and I can't stop eating them. (Make sure not to over cook or they won't be soft.)

Provided by all4him

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 35-40 Cookes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter, Softened (but not melted)
1 cup creamy peanut butter (for more texture you could use crunchy. I used all natural organic creamy peanut butter)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour (you could also use all purpose flour)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup nuts, Chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together until smooth.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
  • Stir in flour and baking soda until well combined.
  • Mix in chips and nuts by hand.
  • Using a cookie scooper or a spoon, scoop up 1 1/4 inch balls of dough and place 2'' apart on a greased cookie sheet. (For smaller cookies make smaller balls of course. Do not push them down.).
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until cookies are firm around the edges but do not wait until the tops are brown.
  • Tips:.
  • Wait 3-4 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool.
  • You could use any kind of nuts you want and even switch up the chips.
  • If you put the cookies into a zip lock bag place a piece of sandwich bread in with them to keep them soft.

SOFT PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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These soft cookies are a favorite of relatives and friends. When I double the recipe and take them to work, they always disappear.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 jar (12 ounces) peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon corn syrup
4-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in baking soda, vanilla and corn syrup. Stir in the oats, chips and toffee bits., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

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

NUTTY PEANUT BUTTER & TAHINI (SESAME SEED) SOFT COOKIES



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A warm, deep taste that really envelops the mouth, with two different levels of nutty flavour. A heavenly experience! I suggest using quality -crunchy- peanut butter (where the ingredients = 100% roasted peanuts ONLY). One bowl recipe.

Provided by gym tonic

Categories     Dessert

Time 13m

Yield 30-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup tahini
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar (caster or superfine)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F/175C & grease an oven tray.
  • In a large bowl mix sugars together.
  • Add remaining ingredients. NOTE: Do not pour tahini straight from container. Scoop from bottom as mixture separates & you don't want just the oil! If you buy a particularly runny tahini, use 1/4 cup tahini, 3/4 cup peanut butter.
  • Mix ingredients til well combined. If mixture is too sticky/runny add some flour/gluten-free flour to the mix.
  • Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons of the mixture onto the greased baking tray. TIP: they will spread out while baking so don't crowd tray. You may need to do two batches.
  • With a fork, make a slight indent to flatten cookies.
  • Bake for 8 minutes for soft cookies, >10 (til browned) for crisper cookies.
  • Let cool for 10-15 before touching otherwise they will crumble.

SOFT -CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER DROP COOKIES



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I found a version of this recipe in an old Southern Living Cookbook. I did make a few adjustments that I thought would elevate the flavors. I used extra peanut butter, added Vanilla Bean Paste instead of extract, & increased the baking powder. These cookies are soft & chewy & are a drop cookie, so it doesn't take long to make or...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 c butter or margarine, i used butter
1 c peanut butter, i used creamy
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 c white sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
2 large eggs room temperature
2 c all purpose flour, i used white lily
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 c evaporated milk
1 c chopped peanuts, i used dry roasted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. I have listed the ingredients I used to make these cookies. Cream the butter and peanut butter in a large bowl.
  • 2. Beat until mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • 3. Add in both sugars, Vanilla bean paste or extract, and eggs. Then beat until blended together.
  • 4. Add in 1/3 of the sifted flour mixture, and beat, then add in some of the milk and beat again.
  • 5. Chop peanuts until broken into small pieces or use a kitchen hammer or food processor.
  • 6. Now add another 1/3 of the flour, along with the chopped peanuts & milk.
  • 7. Add in the remaining flour.Beat until batter is creamy and smooth. Grease or spray several large cookie sheets with cooking spray, and drop cookie dough onto sheet pans with a teaspoon, or if you prefer larger cookies use a tablespoon. Space at least 2 inches apart.
  • 8. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 12 minutes or less, depending on your oven.
  • 9. Remove cookies from sheet pan and place on cooling rack to cool completely,then transfer to a large platter or plate.
  • 10. Serve with your favorite beverage, milk, coffee or tea. Enjoy these cookies they're delicious.

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

SOFT & CHEWY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (CAKE MIX)



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Make and share this Soft & Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies (Cake Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 42 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
4 ounces cream cheese, softened (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375*F.
  • Place all ingredients except sugar in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes Beat on medium speed an additional 2 minutes or until well blended.
  • SHAPE into 1-inch balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten each ball, in criss-cross pattern, with tines of fork dipped in sugar.
  • BAKE 8 minute or until edges of cookies are set. Cool 2 minute on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

BEST SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I made this recipe when I was craving peanut butter cookies. Everyone who tried them loved them because they were so soft! I made mine tiny bite size cookies and the recipe made a bunch.

Provided by Christineyy

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 130 tiny cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in a small bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter in microwave.
  • Add 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup brown sugar to the melted butter and cream all together.
  • Add the other 1/2 cup butter to your prepared butter/sugar combo and mix.
  • Add rest of sugar, brown sugar, and the peanut butter. Cream well.
  • Add egg whites and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and combine once more.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to your wet mix about 1/3 cup at a time until all the flour is combined.
  • Roll dough into round balls of any size and place on baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes and then remove to a cooled surface. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.6

CARIE'S SOFT & CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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My daughter Carie has been making these cookies for many years with many compliments and requests for her recipe!

Provided by Joyce Newman

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can(s) 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
3/4 to 1 c peanut butter
2 c bisquick
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Blend peanut butter and milk until creamy. Add vanilla. You may use up to 1 cup of peanut butter if you like.
  • 2. Slowly stir in bisquick until blended well.
  • 3. Shape into 1 1/2" balls, place on cookie sheet and press down with large fork. (I use a carving set/fork) Bake at 375* for 6-8 minutes or until centers are set, but do not over cook! We want soft & chewy! ;)
  • 4. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool. Enjoy!

THICK AND SOFT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (GLUTEN-FREE



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate

Yield 13 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (i.e. one heaping cup - I prefer creamy honey roasted; plain or crunchy may be used; do not use natural or homemade peanut butter, it's too runny)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed (dark brown may be substituted)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (Dutch-process or Hershey's Special Dark may be substituted)
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • To the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until well-combined and the sugar is fully incorporated and is mixture is no longer gritty or granular, about 5 minutes. Stop to scrape down the bowl as necessary. Note regarding peanut butter - although natural peanut butter or homemade peanut butter may work, I recommend using storebought peanut butter like Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan or similar so that cookies bake up thicker and spread less. Using natural or homemade peanut butter tends to result in thinner, flatter cookies, that are prone to spreading. Add the cocoa powder (I don't bother to sift), baking soda, and beat to incorporate, 1 to 2 minutes. Dough may be a bit crumbly in pieces, but pieces should all stick together forming a large mound when pinched, squeezed, and pushed together. If your dough seems dry, adding 1 to 2 additional tablespoons of peanut butter will help it combine. Using a 2-inch medium cookie scoop (about 2 heaping tablespoons of dough or 1.80 ounces by weight), form dough mounds or roll dough into balls. Recipe makes 13 cookies; dividing dough into 13 equal portions is another way to do this. Place dough on a large plate and flatten each mound with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern on top. Slightly flattening the mounds before baking ensures they don't stay too domed and puffed while baking because this dough, when properly chilled, doesn't spread much; just don't over-flatten. Cover plate with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 5 days, before baking. Do not bake with warm dough. Preheat oven to 350F, line 2 baking sheets with Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mats, parchment, or spray with cooking spray; set aside. Space dough 2 inches apart (8 to 10 per tray) and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and tops are barely set, even if slightly underbaked in the center.

Tips:

  • Measuring Ingredients Accurately: Use a measuring cup and spoon set to ensure precise measurements. Level off dry ingredients using a knife or straight edge.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: Creaming butter and sugar together creates a light and fluffy mixture that contributes to the cookies' texture. Make sure to beat them until they are pale yellow in color.
  • Chilling the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps it to firm up and prevents it from spreading too much in the oven. This results in thicker, softer cookies.
  • Baking at the Right Temperature: Bake the cookies at the specified temperature and for the recommended amount of time. Overbaking can dry out the cookies and make them hard.
  • Using Fresh Baking Powder: Baking powder is a leavening agent that helps the cookies to rise. Make sure to use fresh baking powder to ensure the cookies rise properly.
  • Storing the Cookies Properly: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These soft peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages. By following the tips and tricks provided in this article, you can create delicious, soft, and chewy peanut butter cookies that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Experiment with different types of peanut butter, such as creamy or crunchy, to find your favorite combination. Remember, the key to making the perfect peanut butter cookie is to use fresh ingredients, measure accurately, and bake at the right temperature. Happy baking!

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