The Best Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: The Best Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1 cup Peanut Butter, Creamy; 3/4 cups White Sugar; 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar; 1 Egg (large); 1 Tablespoon Milk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; FOR THE SUGAR COATING:; 1/4 cups White Sugar; 1/4 cups Turbinado Sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1 cup Peanut Butter, Creamy
3/4 cups White Sugar
1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar
1 Egg (large)
1 Tablespoon Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
FOR THE SUGAR COATING:
1/4 cups White Sugar
1/4 cups Turbinado Sugar (optional)

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1. Cream together butter and peanut butter until well combined.
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2. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
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3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix just until blended.
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4. Using a small ice cream scoop to measure out the cookies, roll the balls of dough in the sugar coating before placing on an ungreased baking sheet. (To make the sugar coating, mix white sugar with some turbinado sugar. You can also top the cookies with mini m&ms.)
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5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not over bake! These cookies won't look done because they don't get much color, but they will be cooked. If you wait for them to get brown, then they will be too hard.
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6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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This makes about 4-41/2 dozen cookies. I portioned 3 cookies per person.

1036

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1 cup Peanut Butter, Creamy, 3/4 cups White Sugar, 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Peanut Butter Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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