Mom'S Best Peanut Butter Cookies
Mom's Best Peanut Butter Cookies are delightfully crunchy and sweet, featuring rich peanut flavor with a tender crumb, perfect for peanut butter lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Mix in the sugars thoroughly, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Sift the dry ingredients (flour, soda, salt) and slowly mix into the creamed mixture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls.
- Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with a fork.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 to 18 minutes until golden.
Tips & Substitutions
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunbutter or almond butter. If you're short on time, you can skip chilling the dough, but it helps with texture. Ensure your butter is soft for easy creaming, as this will give your cookies a light and fluffy texture. For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Serving Suggestions
These peanut butter cookies are delightful on their own but pair beautifully with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee. For a fun twist, sandwich two cookies with your favorite ice cream for a delicious dessert treat. They also make a great addition to a dessert platter alongside Aloha Cheesecake or Mom'S Orange Balls.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer, then transfer them to a freezer bag for up to three months. To reheat, simply microwave for a few seconds or warm in the oven at 300°F until just heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Mom'S Best Peanut Butter Cookies contains roughly 156 calories, with 1g protein, 12g carbohydrates, and 10g fat.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use natural peanut butter instead of regular peanut butter?
Yes, you can use natural peanut butter, but be aware that it may alter the texture slightly. Natural peanut butter tends to be more runny, so you might want to reduce the amount of butter in the recipe to achieve the right consistency.
What can I do if my dough is too sticky?
If your dough is sticky, try adding a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a workable consistency. Alternatively, chilling the dough for longer can help firm it up and make it easier to handle.
How can I make these cookies chewy instead of crispy?
To achieve a chewier texture, try underbaking the cookies slightly, pulling them out of the oven when they are just set and still soft in the center. Additionally, using more brown sugar than white sugar can also contribute to a chewier cookie.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).