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    Home » Desserts » Cookies and Bars

    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

    Updated: Dec 20, 2024 · Published: Dec 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    soft and chewy peanut butter cookie
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    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.

    red plate full of old-fashioned peanut butter cookies
    In this Article:
    • Helpful Tips & Tricks
    • Fun Variations
    • Storing & Freezing
    • More Sweet Treats
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    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

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    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.

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    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.

    old-fashioned peanut butter cookie on white table in front of red plate with more cookies

    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

    soft and chewy peanut butter cookie

    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

    All She Cooks
    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are delicious, easy, soft, and chewy! These cookies will really fit the bill.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Cookies and Bars
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 112 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp 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 tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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    • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter thoroughly.
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    • Add the sugars and beat for 2 minutes, until creamy and light.
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    • Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat for 30 more seconds.
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    • Then slowly mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
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    • Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough on a lined cookie sheet.
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    • 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.
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    • Cool on the cookie sheet before storing or serving.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Nicole Christensen

      December 20, 2024 at 5:13 pm

      Has anyone tried these with gluten free flour? If so do they turn out

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    2. Vicki

      April 06, 2025 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely, hands down, the BEST Peanut Butter cookie recipe I have ever made! These are amazing!

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    3. Jeff

      June 10, 2025 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      The simplicity and ease of quick changes to make such a variety of recipes!

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