Best 7 Really Basic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the classic charm of Really Basic Peanut Butter Cookies, a timeless treat that has been captivating taste buds for generations. These cookies embody the essence of simplicity, crafted with a handful of pantry staples that come together effortlessly. With a soft and chewy texture that yields to a delightful peanut butter flavor in every bite, these cookies are a nostalgic delight that transports you back to childhood memories. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe guarantees success with its straightforward instructions and foolproof ingredients. Discover the joy of baking with Really Basic Peanut Butter Cookies, a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit your preferences. From adding chocolate chips to creating festive variations for holidays, let your creativity shine as you whip up a batch of these timeless treats.

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

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

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

REALLY BASIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This a very quick and simple recipe. It may be unbelievable but it only takes 3 ingredients to make Really Basic Peanut Butter Cookies. Don't worry you really don't need vanilla or flour to make these. Just follow the ingredients and directions and you will have delicious homemade Peanut Butter Cookies.

Provided by Krista Hallam

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine egg, sugar and peanut butter, mixing well. Roll dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten balls with a fork.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on cookie racks. Variation: add chocolate or peanut butter flavored chips to the dough for an extra little twist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 36.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 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.

REALLY GOOD PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Creamy and soft. A friend gave me this recipe, and with the addition of peanut butter chips, this is our favourite.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 22m

Yield 2 doz.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, peanut butter and sugars.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Stir dry ingredients together, add to creamed mixture.
  • Beat on medium speed until blended well; stir in peanut butter chips.
  • Chill dough at least 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2442, Fat 132.9, SaturatedFat 28.3, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 2312.4, Carbohydrate 278.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 180.6, Protein 47.2

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IN THE WORLD!



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I got this recipe from a wife of a co-worker. The recipe is called "Peanut Butter Cookies" but they are honestly the best peanut butter cookies that I have ever tasted in my life. I have not made these myself before because my boyfriend isn't crazy about peanut butter cookies so I do not know how much the recipe will make so I am going to give it my best estimated guess. For all of you peanut butter cookie lovers, I really hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as I did.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup jiffy creamy peanut butter (must be Jiff only)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar, to roll dough in

Steps:

  • In larger bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until well blended.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beat until well blended.
  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Shape dough into 1-1/4 inch balls, roll balls in granulated sugar.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • With the tines of a fork, flatten ball.
  • Flatten again in opposite direction, forming crisscross marks.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes until light brown and cookie is set.
  • Cool slightly, Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  • Cool completely.
  • Tips: Only use real butter and Jiff Peanut Butter.
  • Don't overcook.
  • Use Air cookie sheets for baking.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike - and they're gluten-free, too

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 27m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

200g peanut butter (crunchy or smooth is fine)
175g golden caster sugar
¼ tsp fine table salt
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line 2 large baking trays with baking parchment.
  • Measure the peanut butter and sugar into a bowl. Add ¼ tsp fine table salt and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the egg and mix again until the mixture forms a dough.
  • Break off cherry tomato sized chunks of dough and place, well spaced apart, on the trays. Press the cookies down with the back of a fork to squash them a little. The cookies can now be frozen for 2 months, cook from frozen adding an extra min or 2 to the cooking time.
  • Bake for 12 mins, until golden around the edges and paler in the centre. Cool on the trays for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Store in a cookie jar for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter. This will give your cookies a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

These really basic peanut butter cookies are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, 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 looking for a quick and easy treat, give these peanut butter cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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