Peanut Butter Cookies. Ok, to start, the flavor of these cookies is phenomenal. The problem is, you definitely should make these cookies a couple of times before you plan on taking them to any parties. 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!
Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home.
These are the best peanut butter cookies ever!
Use your favorite store-brand peanut butter and a combination of white and brown sugar.
You can cook Peanut Butter Cookies using 8 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Peanut Butter Cookies
- You need 125 of g/4 1/2 oz/ 1/2 cup butter,softened.
- Prepare 150 of g/5 1/2 oz/ 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter.
- You need 225 of g/8 oz/ 1 cup granulated sugar.
- Prepare 1 of egg,lightly beaten.
- Prepare 150 of g/5 1/2 oz/ 1 1/4 cup plain (all-purpose) flour.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of baking powder.
- Prepare pinch of salt.
- It's 75 of g/2 3/4 oz unsalted natural peanuts,chopped.
For the best cookie shape, let the dough chill for at least three hours before baking. Have these ingredients delivered or schedule pickup SAME DAY! Line baking sheets with parchment paper. King Arthur Flour's classic recipe calls for shortening instead of butter, which I was hoping would make them extra chewy.
Peanut Butter Cookies instructions
- Lightly grease 2 baking trays (cookie sheets)..
- In a large mixing bowl,beat together the butter and peanut butter..
- Gradually add the sugar and beat well..
- Add the beaten egg a little at a time until it is thoroughly combined..
- Sieve (strain) the flour,baking powder and salt into the peanut butter mixture..
- Add the peanuts and bring all of the ingredients together to form a soft dough.Wrap and leave to chill for about 30 minutes..
- Form the dough into 20 balls and place them on to the prepared baking trays (cookie sheets) about 5cm/2 inches apart to allow for spreading.Flatten them slightly with your hand..
- Bake in a preheated oven,190 oC/375 oF/Gas Mark 5,for 15 minutes until golden brown.Transfer the biscuits (cookies) to a wire rack and leave to cool..
Best peanut butter cookie I have ever made! This is a good basic recipe. I took it to another level with super chunky peanut butter and Biscoff's european cookie spread. Rich peanut butter cookies are always a crowd-pleaser, and Betty has every kind of recipe you need to whip up a batch that's sure to please. Keep them simple or add in nuts, chocolate candies, or frosting—the possibilities are endless with peanut butter cookies.