Best 12 Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, peanut butter cookies reign supreme, offering a symphony of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors in every bite. With their incredibly soft and chewy texture, they are a true delight for the senses. In this article, we will embark on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for super easy peanut butter cookies. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, we've got you covered. Get ready to indulge in a taste of heaven with our curated selection of the most scrumptious peanut butter cookie recipes.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

EASY PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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This easy oatmeal cookie recipe is great with a glass of cold milk! With their peanutty flavor, these scrumptious cookies hit the spot. Plus, they couldn't be easier to make! -Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add oats and baking soda to creamed mixture; mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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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

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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

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

3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This is one of my favorite cookies to make. They are the only peanut butter cookies my family will eat! Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired.

Provided by heather

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Roll mixture into small balls and arrange on a baking sheet; flatten each with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

3 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: peanut butter, sugar, egg

Provided by Adam Bianchi

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 30m

Yield 25 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
½ cup sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
  • Scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the cookie balls onto a nonstick baking sheet.
  • For extra decoration and to make them cook more evenly, flatten the cookie balls by pressing a fork down on top of them, then press it down again at a 90º angle to make a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are golden brown.
  • Remove from baking sheet and cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 3 grams

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.

CHUNKY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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From Castle Rock, Colorado, Connie Colgan sent this yummy recipe. "It's my husband's favorite," she says, "but I hope your experts can lighten it up for me." See the recipe for Makeover Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies to see how we trimmed down these crunchy bites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips, raisins, peanuts and coconut., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can cream the butter and sugar together with a hand mixer or even a wooden spoon.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
  • If you want a crispy cookie, bake them for a few minutes longer.
  • Be sure to let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter cookies are a classic for a reason – they're delicious, easy to make, and loved by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these cookies ready to enjoy in no time. So next time you're craving something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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