Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations Recipe

These incredibly easy peanut butter cookies from Southern Living (Jan 07) are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Customize them with your favorite mix-ins for endless delicious possibilities. From classic peanut butter to decadent chocolate peanut butter and everything in between, this recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike. Adjust the sugar for your preferred sweetness level.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 91 kcal
Protein 5g
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How to Make Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup peanut butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  4. Place the balls 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Gently flatten each ball with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven).
  7. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. **Variation 1: Chocolate Chip, Toffee, or Peanut Delight:** Press 1 cup of chocolate chips, toffee bits, or chopped peanuts into the top of each cookie ball *before* flattening with the fork. Bake as directed.
  9. **Variation 2: Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies:** Divide the cookie dough in half. Melt 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate baking squares. Stir half of the melted chocolate into each half of the peanut butter cookie dough until evenly combined. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

8g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations?

Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations?

Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations has approximately 91 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations?

The key ingredients for Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations are Smooth Peanut Butter, Sugar, Egg, Maple Extract, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Covered Toffee Bits. See the full list with measurements above.

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