Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies

• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• Water
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• Baking Mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• Walnuts

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.