Best 10 Easy Peanutbutter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of peanut butter cookies with our curated collection of recipes, meticulously crafted to satisfy every palate. From classic chewy cookies to irresistible crispy edges, and even a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, our comprehensive guide has it all.

Dive into the timeless allure of the Classic Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, where soft and chewy textures harmonize perfectly with the rich peanut butter flavor. If you prefer a crispier bite, the Crispy Edge Peanut Butter Cookies await, offering a delectable contrast between their golden-brown exterior and soft, peanut buttery interior.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies emerge as a guilt-free indulgence, boasting a combination of wholesome ingredients and a satisfying peanut butter punch. And for those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies provide a delightful solution, ensuring everyone can relish the peanut butter cookie experience.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse selection of peanut butter cookie recipes. Each recipe is meticulously explained with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring success for bakers of all skill levels. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delectable journey filled with the irresistible aroma and taste of peanut butter cookies.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These flourless peanut butter cookies are friendly for the gluten-free crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h55m

Yield about 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chunky peanut butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Position oven racks to the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Beat the peanut butter, granulated and brown sugars and salt in a large bowl, with an electric mixer, on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and egg.
  • Put some granulated sugar in a small bowl. Roll tablespoons of the dough into balls and coat each in sugar. Evenly space them on the prepared baking sheets. Press each ball down with a fork, making a crisscross pattern, to flatten.
  • Bake until the bottoms are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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.

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

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Easy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandi28043

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen cookies, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Form into 1" balls.
  • Flatten balls with a fork.
  • Bake at 350 until golden brown.
  • (To make more than 1 run of cookies just double the recipe).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 209.5, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 37.3, Protein 11.8

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies for a nutty dessert everyone will love.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour mixture, beating to combine.
  • Pinch off dough by the tablespoon; roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Using a fork, press balls in a crisscross pattern, flattening to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Bake cookies, rotating halfway through, until lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 3 g

EASY CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make it look easy to make a classic. These deliciously soft and delightfully easy peanut butter cookies are a dream to enjoy, with a moist and chewy texture and just the right amount of peanut butter flavor in every bite. Plus, they're wonderfully simple to make. Just add peanut butter and brown sugar to a box of classic Betty Crocker™ yellow cake mix and you're already halfway there. Mix in the rest of your baking ingredients and your dough will be ready for shaping, no cooling required. This easy peanut butter cookie recipe makes 54 cookies, perfect for sharing with fellow peanut butter-loving friends and family!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup shortening or vegetable oil
2 eggs
Granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). In large bowl, beat cake mix, brown sugar, water, peanut butter, shortening and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and, on ungreased cookie sheet, place 2 inches apart. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in sugar.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY PEANUTBUTTER COOKIES



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These are very quick and easy cookies and only 3 ingredients!!! I usually do double batches at a time. When storing them add a slice of bread in the container it'll keep the cookies soft.

Provided by Erica Bivens @Whatchamacallit84

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup(s) peanut butter
1 - egg
1 cup(s) sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • In a medium Bowl Combine all ingredients.
  • Spoon mixture onto ungreased cookie sheet, use a fork to press down on cookies. Bake until golden brown.

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • To make the cookies even more peanut buttery, use a combination of creamy and crunchy peanut butter.
  • 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 sure to measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These easy peanut butter cookies are a delicious and classic treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy, with a rich peanut butter flavor. Whether you are a peanut butter lover or just looking for a simple and satisfying cookie recipe, these cookies are sure to please.

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