Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Who doesn't love a fresh batch of homemade soft and chewy peanut butter cookies? Well if you're someone who does, we've got the perfect recipe for you!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening

    or butter flavored shortening

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Combine shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add egg. Beat just until blended.

  3. 3

    Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix just until blended.

  4. 4

    Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls (using a cookie scoop works great) 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten slightly in crisscross pattern with tines of fork.

  5. 5

    Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until set and just beginning to brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to cool completely.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

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<p>Is there anything more recognizable than the classic crosshatch on the top of a homemade peanut butter cookie? It’s been the “mark” of this classic treat for more than eighty years, and for good reason: by flattening this dense cookie dough, it ensures that each cookie bakes evenly.</p> <p>Our kitchen-tested recipe is a classic. In fact, home cooks from all over have said these are the best peanut butter cookies they’ve ever made! The cookies have a nice, smooth peanut butter taste and bake up surprisingly tender and light—never dry or crumbly. Thanks to the shortening, they have the consistency of a molasses cookie: slightly chewy, but with a satisfyingly snappy bite. And there’s just the right amount of salt to bring out all that peanutty richness and balance out the sweetness. </p> <p>This easy peanut butter cookie recipe is convenient and travels well: Bring them to your next potluck or party—at the end of the night, we guarantee you’ll go home with an empty cookie plate. Pack them in your picnic basket or tuck them in your kids’ lunchboxes. Or, bring them to your holiday cookie exchange. You just can’t go wrong with a classic!</p>

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About this Recipe

Craving that classic, comforting taste of homemade peanut butter cookies? This recipe promises a fresh batch of soft and chewy perfection, delivering all the nostalgic flavor you love, right from your own kitchen.

Why These Cookies Work

This recipe shines by combining classic baking ingredients to achieve that signature soft and chewy texture. The use of both creamy peanut butter and light brown sugar creates a deep, rich flavor profile and contributes significantly to the tender crumb. Shortening plays a key role in ensuring these cookies stay wonderfully soft and resist drying out, making them truly irresistible.

What to Expect

Prepare for a truly comforting treat. You'll bite into a delightfully soft and chewy cookie, rich with the unmistakable flavor of creamy peanut butter. The light brown sugar provides a subtle caramel note and a moist, tender texture that melts in your mouth. Each cookie offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a timeless favorite that's hard to resist.

Customization & Variations

While this recipe yields a beloved classic, a few simple tweaks can personalize your batch. For a slight variation in texture and flavor, you could experiment with an equal amount of unsalted butter in place of the shortening, understanding it might yield a slightly firmer cookie. You can also explore different types of creamy peanut butter, such as a natural variety, though very oily natural peanut butters may require minor adjustments to the dry ingredients for consistency.

Serving & Context

These delightful Peanut Butter Cookies are perfect for any occasion, from an afternoon snack to a simple dessert after dinner. Serve them alongside a cold glass of milk for the ultimate comforting experience that brings smiles to every face.

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