Best 9 Absolute Best Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the classic, irresistible goodness of peanut butter cookies with our curated collection of recipes. Experience the delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors in every bite. From the traditional drop cookies to innovative variations like peanut butter blossoms and no-bake treats, our recipes cater to every taste and skill level. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring your baking journey is smooth and successful. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our peanut butter cookie recipes will guide you towards creating delectable cookies that will satisfy your cravings and impress your loved ones.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Buttery soft Peanut Butter Cookies! These are a classic cookie, but I'd bet that this recipe is a little different from the classic you're used to... this recipe uses all butter and no shortening!

Provided by Sam Merritt

Categories     Cookies, Dessert

Time 56m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature ((141g))
½ cup creamy peanut butter¹ ((140g))
⅔ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed ((135g))
¼ cup granulated sugar ((50g))
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ((188g))
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
Additional granulated sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • Combine butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer) and use an electric mixer to beat until creamy and well combined.
  • Add egg and vanilla extract and stir until well-combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually stir the flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture. Make sure to pause periodically to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well-combined.
  • Cover mixing bowl with plastic wrap and place peanut butter cookie dough in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes to one hour (start with 30 minutes, if the dough is too sticky or your cookies are coming out of the oven too flat, chill for an additional half an hour. This dough may be chilled overnight if you'd like).
  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Once dough has chilled, remove from refrigerator and scoop into heaping 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized balls.
  • Roll the cookie dough between your palms until smooth and then roll thoroughly in additional granulated sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheet, spacing cookies at least 2" apart.
  • Use the tines of a fork to gently make a criss-cross pattern on the surface of each cookie by slightly pressing down.
  • Bake on 350F (175C) for 9-12 minutes. Edges should be just turning golden brown but the cookie centers should appear slightly under-baked, allow cookies to cool completely on the cookie sheets and the centers will finish baking (but remain soft and chewy) as they cool on the cookie sheet. Don't over-bake or the cookies will be dry.
  • Allow peanut butter cookies to cool completely on baking sheet before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 183 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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We wanted a super peanut buttery treat but found that store-bought peanut butter made the cookies a bit gummy when we used more than 1 cup. So we ground roasted peanuts ourselves and added that to the batter for an additional boost of flavor. Honey and melted butter add richness and create a soft and chewy cookie with an irresistible crackled exterior. We topped the dough balls with raw sugar for extra crunch and a hit of sweetness that balances the salt of the peanuts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use "natural" peanut butter)
2 large eggs
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup raw sugar

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Process the peanuts in a food processor until very finely ground; it should be the consistency of almond flour. Whisk together the ground peanuts, flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter, eggs, melted butter, honey and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until completely smooth. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low until a soft dough forms.
  • Working with 2 tablespoons of dough at a time (or using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop), roll the dough into balls. Evenly space them on the prepared baking sheets (12 balls per sheet). Sprinkle with the raw sugar.
  • Bake the cookies, 1 baking sheet at a time, until the edges are just set and just beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

BEST SUPER SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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THE best super soft peanut butter cookies (seriously though, the actual best). Sink your teeth into that perfectly soft and chewy texture and you'll see why these are the only peanut butter cookies you'll ever need!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup butter (room temperature)
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar ((plus 2 tablespoons for rolling))
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and very lightly grease a baking sheet or line with a baking mat.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla until blended.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined (do not over mix). Roll dough into balls (two regular size cookie scoops or about 3 tablespoons, the balls should be fairly big - this is the key to a super soft texture!)
  • Roll cookie dough balls in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, then place on baking sheet 2-3 inches apart. Use a fork to gently press a criss-cross pattern into each cookie dough ball, only pressing ball down about half way.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes - DO NOT OVER BAKE. The cookies should just begin to crack on top. Allow to cool 1-2 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days (they are softest on day 1 and 2!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 117 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ABSOLUTE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Delish!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1/2 c brown sugar, packed
1 c flour
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
FROSTING
1/2 c butter, melted
3/4 - 1 c peanut butter, i use chunky peanu butter at times.
confectioners' sugar, enough to thicken

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream 1 stick of butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 sugar until well blended. Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Drop a teaspoonful of dough per cookie onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • 4. Cool on cookie sheet and then transfer to cooling rack.
  • 5. For frosting: Mix 1 stick of melted butter and 3/4 cup of peanut butter together. Blend in the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is thick enough to be spreadable. I start with about a cup, and go from there. After the cookies have cooled, spread on the frosting. Keep in an airtight container.

BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES EVER



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This is an amazing no-flour peanut butter cookie. It is so easy, even kids like to make it.

Provided by BAKINGNUTS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups peanut butter
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, stir peanut butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press a criss-cross into the top using the back of a fork.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 12.5 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.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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It is amazing how much flavor these simple peanut butter cookies without brown sugar have. I make them very often because I always have the ingredients on hand. -Maggie Schimmel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Scoop level tablespoonfuls and roll into balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork., Bake at 350° until set, about 18 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FROM HEAVEN



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GREAT...the name says it all.

Provided by KATHY

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs, peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Add flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Roll into balls about 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls (or use cookie scoop) and place onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly because they do not flatten much while cooking.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 18.2 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

Tips:

  • Use room-temperature ingredients. This helps the ingredients blend together more easily and evenly, resulting in a smoother cookie dough.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough can make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. This helps ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. The cookies should be slightly golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps the cookies set and prevents them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these delicious cookies in no time. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these peanut butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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