Best 11 Quick And Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our curated collection of peanut butter cookie recipes. From classic favorites to unique twists, this article offers a delectable journey for every peanut butter enthusiast. Experience the timeless charm of traditional peanut butter cookies, with their crispy edges and chewy centers, bursting with rich peanut butter flavor. Discover the magic of peanut butter blossoms, where a soft and fluffy cookie embraces a decadent Hershey's Kiss, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Treat yourself to the irresistible allure of peanut butter cup cookies, where creamy peanut butter and semisweet chocolate chips unite in perfect harmony. And for those seeking a healthier alternative, our peanut butter oatmeal cookies offer a guilt-free indulgence, combining the goodness of oats with the irresistible taste of peanut butter. Whichever recipe you choose, embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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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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.

QUICK PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I had to make cookies at the last minute for a school function and a friend gave me this quick and easy recipe. From start to finish, this only takes about 30-45 minutes and the taste is like you spent hours in the kitchen. You might want to make a double batch, because they will be gone before you know it. ENJOY!!

Provided by Vicki Douglas

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on cookie sheets until set, before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 69.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

QUICK PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Everyone loves homemade peanut butter cookies...and with a little help from Ruth's cookie mix, you can whip up a batch in no time. Imagine the smiles you'll receive when you bring out these tender treats for an after-school snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Master Cookie Mix

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in sugar if desired. Bake at 350° until set and edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

THREE INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe has just 3 ingredients. It's fast, easy and the cookies are wonderful! It's great for kids that are just learning to bake.

Provided by Francie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the peanut butter, white sugar and egg. Mix until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not overbake! These cookies are best when they are still soft and just barely brown on the bottoms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

QUICK EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This is such an easy recipe and the cookies are delicious! A girl in my highschool English class did this recipe as a speech demonstration. We all thought she had really messed up leaving out a key ingredient in her recipe, but we were so wrong! These are so simple to throw together for when you have a craving!

Provided by BethR

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients until they come together to make dough.
  • Take a small amount in your hand and mold into a ball.
  • Place on cookie sheet about an inch apart (they do not spread much).
  • Take a fork and press criss-cross pattern on each cookie.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool on sheet for a few minutes before transferring to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Cookies will be soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.6, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 629, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 55.9, Protein 17.8

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES



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I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from Holidays Of The World Cookbook For Students. This is a American recipe. I plan to use Splenda for baking in place of the sugar and sugar free jam or jelly.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter (plain or chunky)
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup jam (more or less for garnish) or 1/2 cup jelly (more or less for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In medium mixing bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well blended.
  • Form dough into ping pong size balls and place 1-inch apart on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly, and, using your finger or handle of wooden spoon, poke a dimple into the top of each cookie.
  • Bake in oven for about 25 minutes, or until light brown around edges and firm to the touch.
  • When cooled to room temperature, fill each dimple with 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite jam, for garnish.
  • Serve as a sweet snack with a glass of milk.

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.

QUICK & EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 1 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar (I use Splenda Blend)
1 large egg
1 cup peanut butter, any kind
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix sugar and egg together.
  • Add peanut butter and vanilla extract.
  • Form dough into 1" balls.
  • Press balls with a fork dipped in a little sugar so it won't stick.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • NOTE: Reese's Peanut Butter can be used.
  • You can also add chocolate chips, raisins, Hershey's Kisses®, M&M'S®.
  • If using chocolate kisses, place a kiss in the center of each cookie. Mmmmm -- yummy!.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2374.6, Fat 134.8, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 1257.6, Carbohydrate 251.3, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 224.1, Protein 71

QUICK AND EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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I needed to make cookies but wanted it to be quicker. I found this recipe using a cookie mix from 101 Things To Do With a Cake Mix. Pretty impressive...Serving size is estimated.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 35 cookies, 35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

15 1/4 ounces yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup oil
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix together cake mix, eggs, and oil until powder is completely dissolved into dough. Stir in peanut butter.
  • Drop balls of dough into a small bowl of sugar, then place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Press fork horizontally and then vertically across each ball to flatten.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 112.2, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and velvety cookie dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking to ensure even cooking.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These quick and easy peanut butter cookies are a delicious and satisfying treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of these cookies ready to enjoy in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or dessert, give these peanut butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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