PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES: Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies



Peanut Butter Cookies

Nothing beats the comfort of classic peanut butter cookies—rich, nutty, soft in the center, and finished with those iconic crisscross fork marks. This high-value, blog-ready recipe is reliable, easy, and packed with deep peanut butter flavor, making it perfect for everyday baking or special occasions.

⭐ Why These Peanut Butter Cookies Are a Must-Bake

  • Big peanut butter flavor without being dry

  • Soft and chewy centers with lightly crisp edges

  • Made with simple pantry ingredients

  • No chilling required

  • Freezer-friendly and perfect for gifting

🧺 Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (regular, not natural)

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Add-Ins

👩‍🍳 How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1: Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 3: Add Egg & Vanilla

Mix in the egg and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.

Step 5: Shape & Press

Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon balls and place 2 inches apart. Press gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.

Step 7: Cool

Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

🔥 Expert Tips for Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies

  • Avoid natural peanut butter—it can make cookies crumbly

  • Slightly underbake for extra softness

  • Cookies firm up as they cool

  • Add flaky sea salt immediately after baking for contrast

🍪 Peanut Butter Cookie Variations

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fold in ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies
Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped peanuts.

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Skip flour and use just peanut butter, sugar, and egg.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Replace flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Use plant-based butter and a flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 2½ tbsp water).

❄️ Storage & Freezing Instructions

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days

  • Refrigerator: Up to 7 days

  • Freezer (Baked): Up to 3 months

  • Freezer (Dough): Freeze dough balls and bake as needed

🥗 Nutrition Information (Per Cookie – Approx.)

  • Calories: 160

  • Fat: 9g

  • Carbohydrates: 15g

  • Protein: 4g

  • Sugar: 8g

✨ Final Thoughts

These Peanut Butter Cookies are everything a classic cookie should be—simple, nostalgic, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you enjoy them plain, dipped in milk, or loaded with chocolate chips, this recipe belongs in every baker’s collection.

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Ingredients:

* 1 1/4 cups flour, sift or stir before measuring
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1/2 cup peanut butter
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS
Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside. 
Cream shortening, peanut butter, and sugars; beat in vanilla and egg. 
Stir in flour mixture, blending well. 
Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls; place on greased baking sheets. 
Flatten each cookie with the tines of a fork; dip fork in flour periodically to keep it from sticking to the peanut butter cookie dough.
Bake peanut butter cookies at 375° for about 10 to 12 minutes. 
The peanut butter cookies is ready to serve.....Enjoy !
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