Best 3 Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with these delectable Peanut Butter Cookies, a classic treat that combines the irresistible flavors of peanut butter and sugar. These cookies offer a delightful balance of chewiness and crispness, with a tender center and slightly crispy edges. Each bite offers a burst of peanut butter flavor, complemented by the sweetness of granulated and brown sugar. The recipe includes three variations to cater to your preferences: classic, chocolate chip, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Whether you prefer the traditional taste of peanut butter cookies or enjoy the added richness of chocolate chips or the iconic combination of peanut butter and chocolate in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, these variations guarantee a satisfying experience for every peanut butter lover.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DELICIOUS, EASY PBC (PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES)



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A creamy, delicious, simple recipe for peanut-butter cookies! These cookies are my favorite cookies! They are delicious! (I found it in an old recipe book my mother had. Smudges of flour had rubbed off the name!)

Provided by we.come.in.cheese

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h33m

Yield 24 peanut-butter cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Beat the butter until creamy, for about 2 minutes. Add both of the sugars, beat butter and sugar mix for two more minutes. Then mix in the peanut butter and egg. Mix together all the dry ingredients including: flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Stir the dry ingredients into the sugar butter mixture.
  • Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least three hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit*.
  • Shape dough into balls that are one inch and one-fourth wide and long. Place about three inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet. Flatten in criss-cross patterns with a fork. Place in oven.
  • Bake cookies till they are a light brown (nine to ten minutes*). Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to rack to cool completely. *For chewier cookies bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for fifteen minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 134, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 2.3

DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER FILLED PB COOKIES



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These cookies are so yummy...kids love them...they remind my son of a Nutter Butter only better, cause they're home made...something about the time and care put into them makes them even better...The cookies are just the right crunchiness with the soft peanut butter centers...I use extra crunchy PB in the cookie and the...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 c white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, lightly packed
2/3 c peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
1/4 c shortening
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg
1 c quick oats
2/3 c flour
extra sugar for flattening cookies
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
2 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c creamy or crunchy peanut butter - i used crunchy
5 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray or greasing lightly.
  • 2. In a medium sized bowl combine the brown sugar, white sugar, peanut butter, shortening, salt, baking soda, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • 3. Add the egg and beat until mixed in. Stir in the oatmeal and flour until mixed in evenly.
  • 4. Using my fingers, I pinch about 1 tablespoon of dough and place in a somewhat rounded mound on cookie sheet, 1 1/2 inches apart. ( or can drop by spoonful) With the bottom of a glass, dip in sugar and flatten down each cookie to about 1/4 inch thick. Dipping in sugar after each cookie.
  • 5. Place cookies in oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 6. Remove from sheet to a cooling rack.
  • 7. Make filling: Mix the 3 ingredients in a bowl, until well blended.
  • 8. Spread the frosting on the bottom of half of the cookies and then top with the other half to create the sandwich cookies.
  • 9. Enjoy!

DELICIOUS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I've tried many different peanut butter cookie recipes but my family still likes this one the best!

Provided by Carla Maenius

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 78.1 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth, rich texture.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These delicious peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft, chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these peanut butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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