Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are delicious, easy, soft, and chewy! If you're looking for a simple cookie recipe that you can make and serve to a crowd, these cookies will really fit the bill.
This classic cookie recipe has been around for ages. These tried and true cookies are soft, delicious, and crispy edged. Serve them with some cool ice cream, dipped in a mug of hot chocolate, or on their own. Grab that peanut butter and lets get to cooking!
These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are:
- 100% Homemade
- Soft and chewy.
- Freezer-friendly.
- Guaranteed to please a crowd.
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Helpful Tips & Tricks
Creaming the Sugar: It is important to cream the sugar in with the peanut butter and butter for a full two minutes. This will give your cookies a nice, light texture.
Making the Signature "Forkprints": The classic peanut butter cookie has that nostalgic crosshatch pattern on top (see the picture!). These marks are optional, but I like to add them since they're so classic. You can simply use the back of a fork - press one direction and then the other.
Fun Variations
Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies
I used creamy peanut butter for my cookies. But you can also use crunchy peanut butter for a nutty texture!
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Leave out the fork-print marks for this version. Remove the warm cookies from the oven when they are finished baking and place a mini Reese's peanut butter cup in the center of the cookie. Unwrapped, obviously.
Storing & Freezing
Storing the Cookies
You will want to store your cookies in an airtight container. These will last for around a week. Pro Tip: If you place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies and replace it every few days, it will help keep your cookies soft!
Freezing the Cookies
You can freeze any leftover cookies you have. Simply place them in an airtight container and freeze for 3-4 months. If you stack the cookies, just make sure to place wax paper in between the layers to prevent sticking.
More Sweet Treats
If you love these peanut butter cookies, be sure to check out these other delicious desserts:
- Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- No Bake Cookies - without Peanut Butter!
Recipe
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup peanut butter as needed, depending on your brand of PB; add up to a cup of PB to achieve a thick but not crumbly dough
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter thoroughly.
- Add the sugars and beat for 2 minutes, until creamy and light.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat for 30 more seconds.
- Then slowly mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough on a lined cookie sheet.
- Optional: Use a fork to press down on the cookies, flattening them and making the classic criss-cross pattern.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Cool on the cookie sheet before storing or serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
Nicole Christensen says
Has anyone tried these with gluten free flour? If so do they turn out
Vicki says
Absolutely, hands down, the BEST Peanut Butter cookie recipe I have ever made! These are amazing!
Jeff says
The simplicity and ease of quick changes to make such a variety of recipes!
Marcy says
This is a terrific peanut butter cookie recipe - I've made it twice and both times the results were perfect!
Kathy lucas says
I will try this! Yum Kathy Lucas flushing,ohio