Best 6 Soft Tried N True Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, the soft and chewy peanut butter cookie stands as an enduring classic, captivating taste buds with its rich, nutty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, embarking on a quest to discover the ultimate recipe for these timeless cookies can be a delightful adventure. This article will guide you through the nuances of creating the perfect soft tried n true peanut butter cookies, ensuring that each bite is a moment of pure bliss. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of baking, we'll unlock the secrets that elevate these cookies from ordinary to extraordinary. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a journey that will leave you with a batch of cookies that will satisfy your cravings and make your taste buds sing with delight.

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

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

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.

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

TRIED 'N' TRUE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When I want to offer friends and family a tried-and-true cookie, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 18 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups peanut butter
3 cups sugar
3 cups packed brown sugar
8 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
9 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a several large bowls, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one 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 heaping tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter. This will result in a smoother cookie dough and a more uniform cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will dry them out.

Conclusion:

Soft Tried-n-True Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic cookie recipe that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With their soft, chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, give these Soft Tried-n-True Peanut Butter Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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