Best 6 Scotts Peanut Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors presented by Scott's Peanut Cookies, a classic confection that has captivated taste buds for generations. With a crispy exterior that gives way to a soft and chewy interior, these cookies are a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. The generous incorporation of peanut butter and roasted peanuts ensures a rich, nutty flavor that lingers on the palate, leaving you craving more. This article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting these irresistible treats, featuring three distinct recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind these timeless cookies, promising an unforgettable taste experience with every bite.

**1. Classic Scott's Peanut Cookies:**
The original and beloved recipe, passed down through generations, yields a batch of perfectly balanced cookies with a crisp outer shell and a soft, chewy center. The harmonious combination of creamy peanut butter and roasted peanuts delivers a delightful symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss.

**2. Gluten-Free Scott's Peanut Cookies:**
For those with gluten sensitivities or preferences, this variation offers a delectable alternative without compromising on taste or texture. Using a blend of gluten-free flour and oats, these cookies maintain the classic peanut butter flavor while providing a lighter, airier texture that melts in your mouth.

**3. Vegan Scott's Peanut Cookies:**
Embracing the plant-based lifestyle, this recipe transforms the classic cookies into a vegan delight. By substituting peanut butter and plant-based milk for traditional butter and eggs, these cookies deliver the same satisfying crunch and chewy texture without sacrificing the rich peanut flavor.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested 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

PEANUT COOKIES



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I use my grandmother's recipe to make these crisp peanutty cookies, which are a hearty between-meal snack...especially when you're traveling. They are my husband's all-time favorites.-Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until browned and almost set (centers will be soft). Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER KISS COOKIES RECIPE



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These delectable no bake peanut butter kiss cookies are addicting! They have the wonderful crunch of the rice krispies, with a smooth and creamy texture of the peanut butter, and topped with a creamy Hershey's kiss.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Corn Syrup
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
30 chocolate Kisses

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan mix together corn syrup and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a full boil.
  • Then remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Have the cereal in a big mixing bowl and add the peanut butter mixture to the cereal. Stir until well coated.
  • Drop by 1 ½ inch balls onto a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment paper.
  • Push a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie ball and form the cookie around the base of the kiss.
  • Let cool for a few minutes so they can set up.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 106 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when Mom got married in 1942: the how to make peanut butter cookies from scratch recipe. That was a real effort because Grandma was a traditional pioneer-type cook who used a little of this or that until it felt right. This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down! -Janet Hall, Clinton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork or meat mallet if desired. Bake 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in the best-tasting cookies.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: This is essential for ensuring that your cookies turn out the way they should.
  • Chill your dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake your cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the texture of your cookies.
  • Don't overbake your cookies: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let your cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Scott's Peanut Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these classic cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Scott's Peanut Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.

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