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These Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are a homemade classic recipe that are easy to make. They make the perfect snack any time!
Who doesn't like peanut butter cookies? For me they have that nostalgic feeling and let's pass that tradition on to our friends and family.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Back to baking this week with these Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies. I had a craving for some PB cookies and thought I would look through my mom's handwritten cookbooks to find her recipe. I searched through the stash of notebooks I had but no luck!
So now I'm not sure if her recipe came from a cookbook or one she didn't happen to write down. After some searching, I came across this recipe that seemed like a winner to me and it was!
I love how soft and chewy these cookies are - I had to really resist eating a big pile, so I sent most of the cookies to work with the DIY Guy - always a good choice for my self-control! And much appreciated by his co-workers.
These classic Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are always a hit. Keep a supply on hand for after school snacks, dessert or any time!
As I mentioned, I was craving these cookies because they remind me of my mom and how she always had some sort of after school snack for us. It was an anticipated event of the day. We'd come running in the door after getting off the bus, drop our book bags, and head into the kitchen for snack time.
If we got peanut butter cookies, that was the best! Just a little something to tie us over until dinner time - then if we were really lucky we got to have these again for dessert!
What kind of traditions do you remember loving as a kid or what traditions do you want to start for your kids or grandkids?
Go ahead - make a batch and grab an icy cold glass of milk! I'm sure these would be a great hit for the kiddoes for an after school snack!
Ingredients/Items for making these Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies:
- Peanut Butter*
- Vegetable Shortening
- Light Brown Sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Egg
- Flour
- Salt
- Baking Soda
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Spatula
*Can you substitute anything for the peanut butter?
Yes, my granddaughter has a peanut butter allergy and I recently made these cookies substituting almond butter. She was thrilled and they turned out delicious.
Do you need to refrigerate the dough?
No, just mix up the ingredients and bake right away. A batch can be ready in about 18 minutes - just let them cook a bit before taking a bite! 🙂
Can you freeze peanut butter cookies?
Yes, these cookies can be frozen up to three months. I find the best way is to lay them singlely with parchment or wax paper between them. DO not stack them or they might stick together. I also place in a freezer bag and try to get as much air out of it as possible.
To defrost, leave on the counter for about 30 minutes.
Can you ship peanut butter cookies?
Yes, you can ship if you follow these some simple steps. Wrap two cookies at a time back to back in plastic wrap and place in a tin.
Be sure the tin is "full" as you don't want the cookies jostling around against each other. You may want to tuck in tissue paper to take up the space.
Place the tin in a box that can be surrounded by packing peanuts, newspaper or similar so that the tin is snug in the box.
Ship off so the lucky person can enjoy!
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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Yield: 24
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
This Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is what you have been looking for!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 and line cookie sheets with parchment paper
- Cream together the peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla; mixing well
- Add the egg and beat in until just blended
- In a separate bowl sift together the flour, salt and baking soda
- Slowly add the cream mixture until just blended
- Roll into 1" balls, slightly flatten with your hand then criss-cross with a fork (dip fork in flour to prevent sticking)
- Bake for 8 minutes then cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely
- Cookie will firm up a bit when they cool - do not overbake
Notes
You can substitute almond butter for those with a peanut butter allergy
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 385Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 352mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 2gSugar: 20gProtein: 8g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Marcie FlavortheMoments says
Oh, these look so good! Cookies are very dangerous for me to have around, and these…VERY dangerous! I can see why you shipped them off. haha
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Consuelo Morcillo says
Awh, peanut butter cookies are one of my favorites! I love the looks of these.... truly dangerous to keep nearby indeed 😉
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Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Deb, there is nothing like a good, old-fashioned delicious peanut butter cookie and these look awesome! Pinning and sharing - happy Wednesday!
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Lizzy T says
I love a classic peanut butter cookie! And I haven't made them in years. I see some in my future! Pinned and shared on FB!
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Jamie Sherman says
One of my favorite cookies! Reminds me of my childhood when my mom would make these for us! 🙂 Pinned and sharing!
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Amy Lee Scott says
Deb, it seems like I am always craving PB--especially in cookie form 🙂 These look fabulous!
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Catherine says
There really is nothing quite like a good cookie and a glass of milk. Blessings dear. Catherine
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Mari Corona says
Yes yes yes, just added to must try folder!!! Great one
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Bethany says
Yum! Those look so good! Pinning it! Visiting from Freedom Friday. 🙂
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Cathy says
YUM! These look just like the peanut butter cookies I grew up with and LOVED!!!
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Adelina Priddis says
Tis the season for Peanut Butter cookies! I made some earlier this week, but tried a 3 ingredient recipe - too sweet for me. Now I will give these a try 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday
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Lulu says
My very favorite cookie and I haven't made them in some time. You've just given me inspiration both with your recipe and appetizing photos.
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bloggymom says
Oh yum!!! Will have to try these!
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Chichi Dodoo says
This looks so yummy. Need to bake these cookies soon
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yolanda Irish says
Way too salty! I would omit the salt and scale back on the baking soda a bit. I will try them again.
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Deb Attinella {CookingOnTheFrontBurner} says
So sorry to hear that....let me know if changing it helps.
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Nicole @ OrWhateverYouDo says
I LOVE PB cookies, but I almost never make them because we have a peanut allergy in the house and its just too much sometimes to make multiple batches of cookies and have to worry about cross contamination and all that fun stuff. Anyway, your cookies are going to make me seek some out soon! Beautiful photos!
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Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says
Just nothing like a classic peanut butter cookie! These look perfect!
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Melanie says
So wishing I had a stack of these and a tall glass of milk right now, Deb!
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Sara Glover says
These cookie look so good!! I love peanut butter cookies!
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Karen Mcclellan says
You mention shortening... oleo... butter... crisco????
Each makes some cookies just a little bit different.Reply
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
I used Crisco
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Jessy F says
You just can't beat the classics! I could go for these right now!
I stopped by from Whimsy Wednesday.
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Allie Bobe says
Yep, you've made me wanting peanut butter cookies! My mom and I used to make them at least once a month, and with chunky peanut butter for extra bite! Thanks for sharing this recipe, pinning and running out to get the ingredients tomorrow.I’d love it it you’d link it up at Worthwhile Wednesdays Link Party!
http://www.craftyallieblog.com/2015/11/worthwhile-wednesdays-93.html
Allie (www.craftyallieblog.com)Reply
Kati says
I love a classic peanut butter cookie. These look amazing!
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JeanneL says
Perfect. I did use chunky peanut butter and Crisco. Just about the best PB cookies I have ever had. Dough was light and fluffy (and delicious). Each month I bake cookies for my husband's VFW meeting. There will be some happy Veterans tonight. Thank you.
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Renee Myers says
Yum! My Mother made the best Peanut Butter Cookies. Her recipe came from the recipe book that came with the mixer my Dad gave her for Christmas one year. The recipe did not call for any honey, but she knew Daddy loved honey and peanut butter so she always added a little for the flavor.
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Cristie says
That sounds amazing!!! I meed to try that
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Anonymous says
What do I need to make the cookies at little crispy. We love the classic taste but not looking for an overly soft texture.
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Deb Attinella says
Hi, sorry but I haven't tried that...so not sure what to say.
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Melanie Franceschi says
I would try using maybe a half of butter instead of crisco.
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Sandra says
I use butter flavor Crisco for baking.
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Deb Attinella says
I haven’t tried that but it sounds good.
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David Thomas says
To make the cookies a little more crispy, simply leave them in the oven and bake for two or three minutes more. EASY.!
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Deb Attinella says
That sounds like a great idea!
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Caitlin says
Have you tried freezing these? I am trying to bake ahead for my Thanksgiving gathering and have had much success with this recipe in the past, but have never frozen them and thawed them day-of. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
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Deb Attinella says
Hi - I sent you a direct email...
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Del Skinner says
Making these today to send to my daughter, a few states away. She's been missing us a little bit extra so hopefully these will cheer her up until she can come for Christmas. Thank you for sharing! I am going to keep this one on hand.
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Deb Attinella says
Awww.... I hope she enjoys. I know it is hard having family away.... Merry Christmas!
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Del Skinner says
Just thought I'd let you know that it's Christmas once again and we have enjoyed your cookie recipe for a whole year now! My Daughter is here with us and we just made these peanut butter cookies. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us!
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Sandy Halverson says
I love peanut butter cookies but it seems like they never hold their shape. By the time they are done you can hardly see the fork marks and they as much thinner. Any ideas on what I am doing wrong?
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Deb Attinella says
HI, I am not sure. Mine hold their shape - maybe refrigerate the dough a bit...
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Karen says
Deb. These remind me of my mothers cookies. I just pulled first batch out love warm peaut butter cookies...very good Thank you Deb
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Deb Attinella says
Thank you Karen! I hope you enjoy them!!
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Carolyn says
What flour plain or self rising.
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Deb Attinella says
White plain flour is what I used
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tracey says
What is shortening?
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Deb Attinella says
Vegetable oil in a solid form - i.e. Crisco
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Nancy Peterman says
There, right in the midst of paleo and 3 ingredient keto peanut butter cookies (doesn't that sound just awful?), there you were! Thank you for sharing your beautiful cookies!
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Deb Attinella says
Awww... so glad you found the recipe - enjoy!!
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Savannah says
If you make these without peanut butter, is it like a sugar cookie?
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Deb Attinella says
I'm sorry but I haven't tried that
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Tammy Jones says
Made these today, Hands down the BEST Peanut butter cookies I have ever made! Thank you for sharing this recipe
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Deb Attinella says
So glad you liked them!!!
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Leslie Kagawa says
The Peanut Butter cookie recipe says 1 tablespoon vanilla which I think is a lot. I used 1 teaspoon vanilla and the cookies turned out great!
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Diane Finley says
Deb can i use the butter flavor crisco and how will they taste if i do
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Deb Attinella says
I’m guessing ok though I haven’t tried that
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Tiffany Bomkamp says
I really enjoyed these cookies. I have a friend who's son must be dairy free. Do you think an alternative like Almond milk would be ok for the milk?
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Deb Attinella says
I would think so though I haven’t tried that
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Billie says
I use vanilla almond milk!
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Billie says
Higher altitude keep in oven for 12 minutes! First batch was great at 12 mins. Second batch at 9 mins was not as good. I also used sweet cream butter. Mmmmm!!
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Sarah says
I have been looking for a recipe like this for a while now, so glad I found this one. I love old fashioned peanut butter cookies, but I haven't had them in years. This recipe looks similar to the ones I had as a kid. Really looking forward to making these.
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Deb Attinella says
I hope you enjoy them!!
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Terri says
Can I use butter instead of shortening
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Deb Attinella says
I have not tried with butter - perhaps use butter crisco?
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Jeya says
I have tried this cookies today
Turnout very well. I just love it. Yummy.. thank you!Reply
Judith Mcclung says
FIN ALLY FINALLY! I found a peanut butter cookie that has a great strong peanut butter flavor. It reminds me of the ones I made many years ago.
Thanks for posting it.Judy Mcclung
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Jane says
Took a bit to find comments from people who actually made the recipe (something I always do to see how the recipe came out) and when I finally found some they were pretty positive so I decided to give it a try. I took a leap of faith and made a double batch and froze half for Christmas cookie tins. The only change I made was to toss in some Reese's Pieces that I had leftover from Halloween. I may have sampled one or two and I have to admit they turned out really good!
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