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Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies

Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies

Name: Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; ½ cup white sugar; ½ cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Rating: 4.65 stars

378 Ratings
293 Reviews
81 Photos

These classic cookies don't get much easier.

By Chef John

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

20 mins

additional:

5 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 cookies

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Beat butter, white sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a stand mixer until smooth.

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Step 2

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater with a spatula. Add egg and mix for about 1 minute.
Step 3

Slowly mix in flour with the mixer on low. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beater. Mix on medium until combined, about 30 seconds.
Step 4

Form dough into a ball, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Step 5

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 6

Portion out cookie dough in equal-sized balls on a baking sheet covered with a silicone baking mat. Use damp hands to roll dough into smooth balls. Stamp each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until golden.
Step 8

Leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

252 calories; protein 4.7g; carbohydrates 29.5g; fat 13.6g; cholesterol 35.8mg; sodium 228.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (293)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah Jo

06/28/2012

I followed the recipe exact, only using super chunk peanut butter because that was all I had on hand. They turned out absolutely beautiful, just like peanut butter cookies are supposed to look. SIDE NOTE: My issue with making cookies lately is with the heat, they get.......weird, even with how fast the family can eat them. This cookie turned out perfect and it was a small enough batch that I didn't have to worry about the cookies "wilting" in the heat. My husband called me this morning and said that not only did they hold up well in Tupperware for his lunch but his co-workers liked them, too. Read More

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(96)

Most helpful critical review

rmask

05/11/2012

Though an easy recipe the texture of the cookies was grainy entirely too salty and sweet for my taste and not peanut buttery enough. Edible but not really enjoyable. Read More

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(14)

378 Ratings

5 star values: 288
4 star values: 63
3 star values: 15
2 star values: 7
1 star values: 5

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Sarah Jo

06/28/2012

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(96)

Sandi

03/06/2012

Excellent cookies! The best peanut butter cookies I have ever made! I did change one thing though. I used 1/4 cup of whole wheat flour and decreased the 1 cup white flour by a little bit. Baking also took 5 minutes longer in my oven. Read More

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(47)

2Cyclops

03/13/2012

This is a very easy recipe. It was simple and extremely tasty! I didn't use the silicone baking mat though, i only a standard cookie sheet. Read More

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(41)

bluvr85

03/07/2012

I'm all about a chewy cookie and these are so chewy yet crunchy on the ouside, so good!! And simple to make too!! Read More

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(34)

Beth

04/25/2012

My Mom's recipe calls for 1/2 t. ground cinnamon ...and that simple ingredient really enhances the peanut flavor! Read More

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(28)

rmask

05/11/2012

Though an easy recipe the texture of the cookies was grainy entirely too salty and sweet for my taste and not peanut buttery enough. Edible but not really enjoyable. Read More

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(14)

cookies91

05/04/2012

These cookies are easy and yummy! They are great the way they are, but I decided to add white chocolate chips and coconut. It made these cookies even better. :) Read More

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(13)

the geddes family

06/06/2012

Simply the best cookies we have ever had!!! Loved by everyone in my family!!! Only change I made is that I used margarine instead of butter as I cannot have butter!!! Wonderful recipe! Only problem was that they didn't last long with my family! They disappreared very quickly!!! Read More

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(12)

jellibean

05/04/2012

follow recipes exactly. don't add extra butter. i also added chocolate ghiradelli powder on my second time to get rid of it. added nice kick. turned out great! Read More

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(11)

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Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 251.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 21 %

saturated fat: 31 %

cholesterol: 12 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 23 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

folate: 9 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 12 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Sarah Jo

06/28/2012

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(96)

Sandi

03/06/2012

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(47)

2Cyclops

03/13/2012

This is a very easy recipe. It was simple and extremely tasty! I didn't use the silicone baking mat though, i only a standard cookie sheet.

Helpful

(41)

bluvr85

03/07/2012

I'm all about a chewy cookie and these are so chewy yet crunchy on the ouside, so good!! And simple to make too!!

Helpful

(34)

Beth

04/25/2012

My Mom's recipe calls for 1/2 t. ground cinnamon ...and that simple ingredient really enhances the peanut flavor!

Helpful

(28)

rmask

05/11/2012

Though an easy recipe the texture of the cookies was grainy entirely too salty and sweet for my taste and not peanut buttery enough. Edible but not really enjoyable.

Helpful

(14)

cookies91

05/04/2012

These cookies are easy and yummy! They are great the way they are, but I decided to add white chocolate chips and coconut. It made these cookies even better. :)

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(13)

the geddes family

06/06/2012

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(12)

jellibean

05/04/2012

follow recipes exactly. don't add extra butter. i also added chocolate ghiradelli powder on my second time to get rid of it. added nice kick. turned out great!

Helpful

(11)