Name: Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 a cup of Creamy Peanut Butter; 1/2 cup of Butter (softened); 1/2 cup of sugar (granulated); 1 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda; 1/2 cup of light brown or golden brown sugar (packed); 1/2 a teaspoon of Baking Powder; 1-1/4 cup of flour (all purpose)

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These easy peanut butter cookies are a classic homemade favorite with reich peanut butter flavor and the signature crisscross pattern on top. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies bake up with lightly crisp edges and a tender center when fresh from the oven.

They're easy to make for everyday baking, cookie trays, holiday gatherings, or whenever you're craving an old-fashioned peanut butter cookie that's perfect for enjoying with a cold glass of milk. .Indulge in these delicious

For this recipe you don't need to chill the dough. So simple, it is a great recipe for peanut butter cookies from scratch. And perfect for beginning bakers as well as advanced.

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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

These are old-fashioned peanut butter cookies we love baking over and over. I've also made a variety of easy cookie recipes. One variation is this pumpkin spice peanut butter cookies recipe. And if you prefer nut butter this peanut butter cookie recipe is made with nut butter.

Today's recipe is a baking staple and easy to make! For many, you just can't beat a good crisscross peanut butter cookie!

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

These Peanut Butter Cookies are so delicious and perfect for dunking into milk. Or serving with your tea or coffee. Get the recipe at DearCreatives.com

Ingredients

C reamy Peanut Butter
Butter (softened)
Sugar (granulated)
Brown Sugar (golden or light)
1 Egg
Pure Vanilla Extract
Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt pinch

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Kitchen supplies you will need to make this recipe

Baking Sheet Pans
Silpats or Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowls and a Baking Spoon (for mixing) or Stand Mixer and a mixing bowl.
Baking Spatula
Cookie Scoop (optional)
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons

Directions for How To Make Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe For Peanut Butter Cookies - It is a great recipe for beginning bakers as well as advanced and so good. Get the recipe -DearCreatives.com

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees

Make sure to take the butter out early to soften it. And get out the egg to get it to room temperature.

Instructions

Measure and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients together. Set to the side until needed.
In a large mixing bowl or the stand mixer cream the butter and peanut butter until fully combined.
Next, add the sugars and cream them with the peanut butter and butter.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them until fully combined.
Slowly add in the flour, mixing and scraping down the sides of the bowl until it is all combined. Do not overmix.
Roll the dough into small balls. I like using a cookie scoop to keep them the same size.
Once they are all rolled and on the lined baking sheet (using silpat or parchment paper) roll them in sugar one by one.
Then dip a fork into the sugar and make a crisscross pattern on the cookie while flattening it to make its cookie shape. Repeat until all the cookies are done and the sheet pan is full.
Bake in the oven for 7-12 minutes depending on their thickness and size. They will be slightly browned on the bottom and a light golden on top. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes and then transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Serve the cookies with milk, tea, or coffee, and enjoy!

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Peanut butter cookies stacked on a plate after cooled. With a baking rack with more cookies in the background.

Homemade peanut butter cookies are so delicious. This recipe for peanut butter cookies is easy to make, requires no chill time and are so tasty. DearCreatives.com

Baking homemade peanut butter cookies makes your home smell wonderful. They make a tasty treat that is easy to make! And are perfect for dunking into your favorite coffee, tea, or milk!

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Yield: 18

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies. Soft when just out of the oven but, gets that crunch on the outside as it cools, and is slightly chewy. It is the perfect cookie to dunk into milk. Why? Because it doesn’t fall apart it is perfect to dip into a big glass of milk and tastes delicious... It is easy to make these homemade peanut butter cookies. Enjoy!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 a cup of Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cup of Butter (softened)
1/2 cup of sugar (granulated)
1 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda
1/2 cup of light brown or golden brown sugar (packed)
1/2 a teaspoon of Baking Powder
1-1/4 cup of flour (all purpose)

Instructions

How To Make Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees
From the refrigerator – Make sure to take the butter out early to soften it. And get out the egg to get it to room temperature.

Measure and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients together. Set to the side until needed.
In a large mixing bowl or the stand mixer cream the butter and peanut butter until fully combined.
Next, add the sugars and cream them with the peanut butter and butter.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them until fully combined.
Slowly add in the flour, mixing and scraping down the sides of the bowl until it is all combined. Do not overmix.
Roll the dough into small balls. I like using a cookie scoop to keep them the same size.
Once they are all rolled and on the lined baking sheet (using silpat or parchment paper) roll them in sugar one by one.
Then dip a fork into the sugar and make a crisscross pattern on the cookie while flattening it to make its cookie shape. Repeat until all the cookies are done and the sheet pan is full.
Bake in the oven for 7-12 minutes depending on their thickness and size. They will be slightly browned on the bottom and a light golden on top. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes and then transfer them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Serve the cookies with milk, tea, or coffee, and enjoy!

Notes

I used a #2 cookie scoop. If you roll the cookies half the size you will double the cookies but they will be smaller.

The size and thickness of the cookies, along with the oven and altitude will vary the time it takes to bake the cookies. They will be slightly brown on the bottom and a light golden color when they are done.

To see step-by-step images for how to make peanut butter cookies see my Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spice Cookies recipe. https://www.dearcreatives.com/peanut-butter-pumpkin-spice-cookies/

FAQ

Can I freeze peanut butter cookie dough?

Yes. Roll the dough into balls and freeze on a baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Why do peanut butter cookies have fork marks?

The classic crisscross pattern helps flatten the dough before baking. Peanut butter cookie dough is denser than many cookie doughs, and pressing the tops helps the cookies bake more evenly.

How do I keep peanut butter cookies soft?

Store peanut butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Can I use natural peanut butter?

Natural peanut butter can work, but the texture may vary depending on the brand. For the most consistent results, use a well-stirred natural peanut butter or a traditional creamy peanut butter. If you're looking for a peanut-free option, try my homemade, organic nut butter peanut butter cookies recipe.