Description
Three variations of classic peanut butter cookies: chewy, crispy, and no-bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats (for chewy variation)
- 1 cup chopped peanuts (for crispy variation)
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (for no-bake variation)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for no-bake variation)
- 1/2 cup milk (for no-bake variation)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for no-bake variation)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- For Chewy Cookies: Stir in the rolled oats. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- For Crispy Cookies: Stir in the chopped peanuts. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- For No-Bake Cookies: In a saucepan, combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, milk, and melted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- For baked cookies (Chewy and Crispy): Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For No-Bake Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let set until firm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough for baked cookies.
- For a classic look, press a criss-cross pattern onto the top of the baked cookie dough balls with a fork before baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Store no-bake cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy peanut butter cookies, crispy peanut butter cookies, no-bake peanut butter cookies, cookie recipes