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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies (soft cookies)

Published Mar 12, 2021 by Allyson · 8 Comments
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These Peanut Butter cookies are the easiest cookies ever! They are delicious, flavorful and only take a handful of ingredients!

These Peanut Butter cookies are the easiest cookies ever! They are delicious, flavorful and only take a handful of ingredients!

Baking peanut butter cookies is easy and quick with this recipe! They only take a handful of ingredients and are majorly delicious! This soft peanut butter cookie recipe cooks unless than 15 minutes, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already.

These Peanut Butter cookies are the easiest cookies ever! They are delicious, flavorful and only take a handful of ingredients!

I love making cookies so much! I've shared these delicious Double Chocolate Chip Cookies and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recently which are delicious!

My kids BEG me to make these Peanut butter cookies all the time. I will admit, I am not BIG into baking, but these Peanut Butter cookies are so easy to make, anyone can do it. Let me explain how to make them:

How to make Easy Peanut Butter cookies:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Start by getting all the ingredients together: unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • First, using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or by hand, add butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla to a bowl, then cream together until mixed well. Add the eggs and beat well until combined. Add vanilla and beat into mixture.
  • In another bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir well. Place the dough into the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge, then roll into 1 inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, and lightly press the balls down with a fork making a criss-cross pattern (do not flatten TOO much).
  • Bake the cookies for 9 minutes, and check doneness. May need to make 1 more minute. Do not over-bake.
  • Place the cookies carefully on a wire rack to cool, then enjoy!
These Peanut Butter cookies are the easiest cookies ever! They are delicious, flavorful and only take a handful of ingredients!

What type of Peanut Butter should I use?

Use a creamy peanut butter for the softest cookies. You can use a chunky peanut butter, but this will add more crunch to the cookies. I do NOT recommend using an all natural peanut butter as this will make the cookies very crumbly.

How long will the cookies keep? Can I freeze the cookies?

These cookies should be eaten within 2-3 days after baking. With time they will harden a bit, but you can always pop in the microwave for a few seconds to soften a bit.

Yes, you can freeze these cookies: Once cooled, arrange cookies in a single layer in a freezer safe container or bag, and layer with parchment paper between the layers of cookies. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months.

To defrost: Set on counter at room temperature for 6-8 hours.

Cookies are such a fun treat! Here are some more dessert recipes you might enjoy:

  • Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
  • Cookies & Cream Cookies
  • Chocolate Covered Oreos (St. Patrick’s Day)
  • Instant Pot Snickers Cheesecake
  • Instant Pot Carrot Cake
  • Tres Leches Cake (three milks cake)
  • Caramel Apple Poke Cake (easy cake mix recipe)
  • Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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5 from 7 votes
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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 

These Peanut Butter cookies are the easiest cookies ever! They are delicious, flavorful and only take a handful of ingredients!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy peanut butter cookies
Servings: 4 dozen
Calories: 133 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. First, using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or by hand, add butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla to a bowl, then cream together until mixed well. Add the eggs and beat well until combined. Add vanilla and beat into mixture.

  2. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir well. Place the dough into the refrigerator, covered, for at least 60 minutes.

  3. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  4. Remove the dough from the fridge, then roll into 1 inch balls. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, and lightly press the balls down with a fork making a criss-cross pattern (do not flatten TOO much).

  5. Bake the cookies for 9 minutes, and check doneness. Bake 1 more minute if needed. Do not over-bake. Remove from oven and place the cookies carefully on a wire rack to cool, then enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store in an air tight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in a freezer safe bag or container in layers separated by parchment paper for up to 3 months. 

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  1. Sara Coleman

    March 12, 2021 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    So easy to make and delicious! I froze some and hid them from my kids too 😉

    Reply
  2. Beth

    March 12, 2021 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! My hubby and daughter love these cookies! I will definitely be making these again!

    Reply
  3. Vikki

    March 12, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    5 stars
    So soft and delicious! Kids loved them

    Reply
  4. Jennifer

    March 13, 2021 at 12:05 am

    5 stars
    These cookies are my downfall! They are so soft, flavorful and delicious! Wish I could have them every day!

    Reply
  5. Catalina

    March 13, 2021 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    Who doesn't love peanut butter cookies? I will make these cookies this weekend!

    Reply
  6. Erin

    March 14, 2021 at 1:16 am

    5 stars
    These Peanut Butter cookies are look so delicious! Perfect for my family!

    Reply
  7. Alicia

    March 22, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies come out perfect every time! Sometimes I use chunky PB to add some more crunch, but they are good both ways! Thank you!

    Reply

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