Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; Kosher salt; 1 cup peanut butter chips; Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
Kosher salt
1 cup peanut butter chips
Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

1
Line 3 rimmed sheet trays with parchment paper.
2
Add the peanut butter, butter and shortening to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat together.
3
Add the brown sugar, and cream until light and fluffy, about 6 minutes.
4
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well in between each addition.
5
Beat in the vanilla and combine until mixed.
6
Whisk the flour, baking soda and 3/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl.
7
Add the flour in 3 additions to the peanut butter mixture, beating until just combined.
8
Stir in the peanut butter chips.
9
Use a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop and scoop the cookie batter onto one of the prepared sheet trays.
10
Gently press down the tops of the cookies with a fork making a criss-cross.
11
Sprinkle each cookie with a small pinch of salt and sugar.
12
Place in the refrigerator to firm up, at least 30 minutes.
13
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
14
Place 6 firmed cookies on each prepared sheet tray, leaving at least 4 inches of space between the cookies.
15
Bake in batches until golden, 18 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking.

1759

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peanut Butter Cookies

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