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Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies » Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

By: Rebecca  |  Published: December 18, 2017  |  Updated: January 24, 2018  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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These Peanut Butter Cookies are the classic cookie you all know and love with a secret ingredient that leaves them extra chewy and delicious! via @sugarandsoulco

These Peanut Butter Cookies are the classic cookie you all know and love with a secret ingredient that leaves them extra chewy and delicious!

These Peanut Butter Cookies are the classic cookie you all know and love with a secret ingredient that leaves them extra chewy and delicious!

Peanut Butter Cookies

When it comes to cookies, there are a lot of classics. Everything from molasses to sugar cookies. And while I haven’t shared recipes for them all on here yet, I am slowly working on it.

And I’d like to think these Peanut Butter Cookies have been worth the wait… just so long as you don’t think about the fact that this site turns 5 next months… that actually is a rather long wait.

Most of us grew up on these cookies, in fact, like myself, I bet most of you loved those Betty Crocker pouches that your mom magically turned into cookies. You did, didn’t you? It’s okay, we all cheat every now and then!

Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

I love these from scratch peanut butter cookies because they have an extra ingredient that makes them soft and chewy for days! Any guesses as to what it is? Well, if you guessed pudding, you’d be right!

When you add dry pudding mix to cookie dough it yields deliciously chewy cookies you won’t be able to get enough of! You can also take the balls of dough and roll in sugar before pressing with the fork for even more sweet flavor!

I personally like to undercook my dough just slightly since the cookies will continue to cook on the pan after coming out of the oven. For my gas oven, I find that right around 9 minutes yields the best results.

I also like to store them in a container with a piece of bread to keep them extra chewy for days on end. <<< not that they’ll last that long.

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Things You’ll Need for this Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe:

  • Baking Sheet: You’ll want a large baking sheet to reduce the number of batches you have to bake. This recipe makes about 4 dozen cookies so I use this cookie sheet and can usually cook 12-15 cookies per session.
  • Parchment Paper: You definitely don’t want to use an ungreased cookie sheet for these cookies, but I prefer parchment paper over non-stick spray for cookie recipes. One of the most undervalued kitchen products. Using parchment paper will make for easy cleanup and unburnt cookie bottoms! I love using the Parchment Paper Sheets that are pre-cut!
  • Cookie Scoop: For cookies that are all the same size, I love using a medium cookie scoop for my dough.
  • Creamy Peanut Butter: You could use crunchy if you really wanted to but I love using creamy peanut butter, just make sure NOT to use All Natural peanut butter because the oil levels could impact the final results of the cookies.
  • KitchenAid Mixer: Use either a stand mixer or hand mixer to whip up your dough, it’s so much easier than doing it by hand!

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

How To Make Peanut Butter Cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Cream the butters and sugars together until smooth. Add pudding, eggs, additional egg yolk and vanilla. Beat for about one minute on medium speed.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a ½ cup at a time and mix until combined.
  4. Scoop out 1½ – 2 tablespoon sized scoops and roll the dough between your palms to make balls.
  5. Place the balls of dough on the prepared cookie sheet about two inches apart. Use a fork to gently press the balls flat, making to indents with the fork, crossing the prong marks.
  6. You can sprinkle the cookies with extra granulated sugar or roll the balls in sugar before placing on the pan if desired. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes. Cool on the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

More Classic Cookie Recipes!

  • Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
  • Classic Sugar Cookies
  • Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • M&M’s Cookies
  • Monster Cookies
These Peanut Butter Cookies are the classic cookie you all know and love with a secret ingredient that leaves them extra chewy and delicious!

Peanut Butter Cookies

Rebecca Hubbell
These Peanut Butter Cookies are the classic cookie you all know and love with a secret ingredient that leaves them extra chewy and delicious!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 71

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temp
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 3.4 oz. box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 additional egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • granulated sugar for topping optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Cream the butters and sugars together until smooth. Add pudding, eggs, additional egg yolk and vanilla. Beat for about one minute on medium speed.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a ½ cup at a time and mix until combined.
  • Scoop out 1½ - 2 tablespoon sized scoops and roll the dough between your palms to make balls.
  • Place the balls of dough on the prepared cookie sheet about two inches apart. Use a fork to gently press the balls flat, making to indents with the fork, crossing the prong marks. You can sprinkle the cookies with extra granulated sugar or roll the balls in sugar before placing on the pan if desired. Bake for 8 to 11 minutes. Cool on the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg
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  1. Heidy Mccallum says

    January 29, 2018 at 6:41 am

    My son loves peanut butter cookies , this recipe looks fantastic. I love the extra special touch with the designed tops.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      January 29, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Cliona Keane says

    January 29, 2018 at 6:35 am

    5 stars
    I need these in my life! They literally look like they’d melt in your mouth!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      January 29, 2018 at 9:25 am

      They are very chewy and delicious! Hope you get a chance to make them soon!

      Reply
  3. Emma says

    January 29, 2018 at 5:30 am

    Ooooooh the secret ingredient is pudding mix?! What exactly is that, not sure we have it in the UK…is it like Angel Delight? Would love to be able to make these!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      January 29, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Hi Emma, I’m not entirely sure, here in the US we have Jell-O brand and that is what I use.

      Reply
  4. Jane says

    January 29, 2018 at 4:09 am

    5 stars
    Looks like I’ll now be baking cookies this afternoon! Thanks for the recipe 😀

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      January 29, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Amy Nash says

    January 29, 2018 at 12:03 am

    5 stars
    Pudding in the cookies is genius! And I love the classic look of the lines made with the tines of a fork. These are an after-school favorite for sure!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      January 29, 2018 at 9:24 am

      Absolutely, peanut butter cookies never go out of style!

      Reply
  6. Karly says

    December 27, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    I need to make these!! Pinning!

    Reply

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