Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Craving melt-in-your-mouth, chewy peanut butter cookies? These are the BEST! Soft, irresistible, and perfectly enhanced with optional nuts and chocolate chips. A crowd-pleasing classic, these cookies are always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings – get ready for requests! This slightly tweaked family recipe delivers unparalleled peanut buttery goodness.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 138.1 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.4 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies

  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • Water
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups refrigerated biscuit mix
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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How to Make Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat together 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup creamy peanut butter until completely smooth.
  3. Add 2 cups refrigerated biscuit mix and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Mix thoroughly until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  6. Roll balls in 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
  7. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Gently flatten each ball with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
  12. **Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies:** Add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the batter along with the biscuit mix and vanilla.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

10g

Carbs

5g

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