Best 8 Soft Chewy Peanut Butter Drop Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Soft Chewy Peanut Butter Drop Cookies, a classic treat that promises a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. These cookies are renowned for their melt-in-your-mouth softness, chewy texture, and an explosion of peanut butter flavor in every bite. With a simple ingredient list and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe caters to bakers of all skill levels, making it a perfect choice for home bakers and cookie enthusiasts alike. Additionally, the article provides variations to the classic recipe, offering options such as Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies and Peanut Butter Blossoms, each adding a unique twist to the traditional cookie. Whether you're a peanut butter aficionado or simply seeking a comforting and satisfying treat, these Soft Chewy Peanut Butter Drop Cookies are sure to become a beloved addition to your cookie repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These cookies are incredible... and they always turn out!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend sugars, using an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add butter, and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla and mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just mixed.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. With a wet fork gently press cookies in a crisscrossed pattern. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until slightly brown along edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 222 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

BEST SUPER SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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THE best super soft peanut butter cookies (seriously though, the actual best). Sink your teeth into that perfectly soft and chewy texture and you'll see why these are the only peanut butter cookies you'll ever need!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup butter (room temperature)
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar ((plus 2 tablespoons for rolling))
1 large egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and very lightly grease a baking sheet or line with a baking mat.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla until blended.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined (do not over mix). Roll dough into balls (two regular size cookie scoops or about 3 tablespoons, the balls should be fairly big - this is the key to a super soft texture!)
  • Roll cookie dough balls in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, then place on baking sheet 2-3 inches apart. Use a fork to gently press a criss-cross pattern into each cookie dough ball, only pressing ball down about half way.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes - DO NOT OVER BAKE. The cookies should just begin to crack on top. Allow to cool 1-2 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days (they are softest on day 1 and 2!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 117 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE RECIPE



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These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with brown sugar are a snap to make and a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Morgan Baker

Categories     Dessert

Time 44m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Position two racks in the upper and lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and spray the parchment with cooking spray.
  • Add the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream the mixture on high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and mix on medium-low to combine before adding the next. Add the vanilla and mix again until combined.
  • Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and mix on low until the mixture is just combined, scraping down the bowl occasionally, about 1 minute. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Using a large cookie scoop, place mounds of dough on the prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.
  • Sprinkle the cookie dough mounds with granulated sugar. Chill the baking sheets in the freezer until very firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Bake the chilled cookies until they begin to set on the edges, 12 to 14 minutes. Be careful not to overbake.
  • Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before moving to a rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 211 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 24, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SOFT -CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER DROP COOKIES



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I found a version of this recipe in an old Southern Living Cookbook. I did make a few adjustments that I thought would elevate the flavors. I used extra peanut butter, added Vanilla Bean Paste instead of extract, & increased the baking powder. These cookies are soft & chewy & are a drop cookie, so it doesn't take long to make or...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 c butter or margarine, i used butter
1 c peanut butter, i used creamy
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 c white sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
2 large eggs room temperature
2 c all purpose flour, i used white lily
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 c evaporated milk
1 c chopped peanuts, i used dry roasted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. I have listed the ingredients I used to make these cookies. Cream the butter and peanut butter in a large bowl.
  • 2. Beat until mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • 3. Add in both sugars, Vanilla bean paste or extract, and eggs. Then beat until blended together.
  • 4. Add in 1/3 of the sifted flour mixture, and beat, then add in some of the milk and beat again.
  • 5. Chop peanuts until broken into small pieces or use a kitchen hammer or food processor.
  • 6. Now add another 1/3 of the flour, along with the chopped peanuts & milk.
  • 7. Add in the remaining flour.Beat until batter is creamy and smooth. Grease or spray several large cookie sheets with cooking spray, and drop cookie dough onto sheet pans with a teaspoon, or if you prefer larger cookies use a tablespoon. Space at least 2 inches apart.
  • 8. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 12 minutes or less, depending on your oven.
  • 9. Remove cookies from sheet pan and place on cooling rack to cool completely,then transfer to a large platter or plate.
  • 10. Serve with your favorite beverage, milk, coffee or tea. Enjoy these cookies they're delicious.

SOFT TRIED 'N' TRUE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When I want to offer friend and family soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results. These are the best soft peanut butter cookies, and my family can't get enough. -Emma Lee Granger, La Pine, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This is my mother-in-law's recipe.She was always baking and this is one of my favorite recipes she had.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 4 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter and both sugars together.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Add baking soda, powder and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Roll into balls, roll in sugar. Flatten cookies, using a fork, in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 6-7 minutes or adjust to suit your oven and size of cookies!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 28.7, Sodium 154.6, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 14.6, Protein 3.7

SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Peanut butter cookies that stay soft with a good flavor but not too sweet! You won't make another recipe after this one!

Provided by Cindy Duvall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla. Blend together very well.
  • Add flour, baking soda and salt with mixer. Chill dough 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Roll into balls by hand.
  • Place on sprayed cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until edges very lightly browning (about 7 to 10 minutes). Don't overcook. We store them in a plastic storage containers, and they stay soft!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

MRS. FIELD'S SOFT AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Make and share this Mrs. Field's Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by icetea

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
  • On medium speed, in large bowl, blend sugars; add butter, mix till grainy consistency. Add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla extract; beat till fluffy. On low speed, add flour mixture until barely mixed into butter mixture.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonsful, 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Use a wet or flour coated fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.
  • Bake until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned, approximately 18 to 20 minutes. Remove to cool on a flat surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 15.1, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth and creamy cookie texture.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

These soft and chewy peanut butter drop cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with friends and family. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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