Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 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.

—Sarah Jo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 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.

—rmask

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Mar 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.

—Sandi

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Mar 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.

—2Cyclops

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Mar 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!!

—bluvr85

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Apr 25, 2012

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

—Beth

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May 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!

—jellibean

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May 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. :)

—cookies91

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Nutrition

Calories
252 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
29.5 g
10%

Cholesterol
38 mg
13%

Fat
13.6 g
21%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
4.7 g
9%

Sodium
229 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Peanut Butter Cookies

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 252
Calories from Fat: 123

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.6g 21 %
Saturated Fat 6.1g 31 %
Cholesterol 38mg 13 %
Sodium 229mg 9 %
Potassium 104mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.5g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 4.7g 9 %
Sugars 18.3g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 23 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 19 %

* 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.