Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are a classic and delicious treat that everyone loves. Whether you're a fan of crunchy cookies or soft and chewy ones, peanut butter cookies always hit the spot. The combination of butter, sugar, and peanut butter creates a rich and nutty flavor that is simply irresistible.
Peanut butter cookies are a classic favorite that never goes out of style. These sweet, nutty treats are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Whether you prefer them soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy, there’s a peanut butter cookie recipe out there for everyone.
One of the best things about peanut butter cookies is their simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delectable sweets in no time. All you need is peanut butter, sugar, an egg, and some flour. You can also add in extras like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even jelly for a unique twist.
Here’s on of our favorite recipes. Let us know if you make them!
Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup butter (or use 1 full stick of butter for your total shortening)
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375º F.
- Combine peanut butter, shortening, butter or margarine, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Beat at medium speed until well blended.
- Add egg and milk, and mix.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Add dry mixture to wet mix. Mix until just blended.
- Roll dough into 1″-2″ balls or drop by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet, then flatten in a criss-cross pattern with fork dipped in water.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until set and just starting to brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
Try this helpful hint for grease-free cookies!
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The amount of eggs to add isn’t listed. Can someone please advise?
Yes Jean Perryman, you can use crisco for the shortening or any other, such as one I have used, from Nutiva, coconut shortening.
As I read this new version, I thought, doesn’t have enough peanut butter. I was right. needs more, other than that they were tasty. however my own recipe is much simpler and I will most likely go back to it. thanks for the chance to try something new. : )
Is Crisco the right kind of shortening to use????
Love this site!!! Can’t wait to try the cookies!!
Love the recipes i have gotten here especially these cookies.
These peanut butter cookies are my new recipe. I will not use my old regular ones again!!! They are sooooo good! The best I have ever had!!!
All of the recipes look good. I will try all of them.