Dad's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 25, 2006

I made this recipe twice. The first time I followed the directions as written. The cookies were okay but not delicious. My family members at a couple and then I froze the rest to give away. I would give the recipe three stars. The next day, I tried the recipe again making changes suggested by other reviewers. I used butter instead of shortening and I used 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup white sugar. These changes made a big difference. Everybody in my family loved them and gobbled them up. They had a better peanut butter flavor and texture that we like. I give the recipe change 5 stars.

—SHERILYNKIM

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 26, 2011

I was totally disappointed in this recipe, made them for my new fiance cause they are his favorite and they were dry and crumbly.

—becks62

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May 14, 2007

This is a great recipe; I did, however, make a few adjustments. Margarine instead of shortening, 1 C brown sugar instead of white and brown, cut out baking soda and used 1 t baking powder, increased PB to 3/4 C. Came out perfect with lots of flavor. Great cookie!

—S. Davis

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Oct 07, 2005

I didn't need to make this one - it is the same recipe we've been using for years! The only difference is, I don't add any salt. I'd also add that you can change the basic first "mouth impression" of the cookie depending on what you criss cross with. Dip your fork in water, shake it off, and put in FLOUR for a richer, chewier cookie, and WHITE granulated SUGAR for a sweeter, slightly more crunchy finish. Either way, these will disappear fast! Also, if you use the parchment paper on your cookie sheet, the bottoms will come out more evenly. YUM! I'm making some of these today!

—MidwestMom

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Jun 05, 2008

At 8 p.m. Leah suggested making cookies. After scanning the pantry, the only ingredients available were for peanut butter cookies. I googled for a recipe and found this one and boy were we lucky. First batch rocked. We played around the next time and added a teaspoon of bourbon and a teaspoon of honey and went with all brown sugar. We rolled the finished dough balls in hot cocoa mix, mmm......

—Daddy n' Leah

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Feb 06, 2004

I made these cookies on Wednesday Nov. 5th, 2003. Great cookies. I had tried to write a review of this recipe, but it was too difficult trying to eat the cookies and type at the same time! I am alwyas concerned when I make Peanut Butter Cookies that it won't be Peanutty enough for me. It was wonderfully peanutty! I did add Peanut Butter Chips to the batter just to be on the safe side. I liked the additonal chips in the batter. But I am sure it would have been just fine without them too. ENJOY and make a double batch!

—BELEDONA

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Jul 01, 2003

This is a great recipe but I used 1 cup brown sugar & left out the white sugar. I also used 1/4 c butter & 1/4 c shortening rather than all shortening. This made the cookies alittle bit chewier.

—SHANNONSAGERS

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Jun 07, 2010

Classic, darned near perfect peanut butter cookie. There's nothing unusual or different about these other than that this is just a good recipe for basic peanut butter cookies! The only thing I felt it needed was vanilla, so I added two teaspoons. Reliable and easy to make. Good looking peanut butter cookie too, just the right thickness. Tender and somewhat sandy with crispy edges, just how I like them. I swore I was only going to taste these just so I could review them but I enjoyed it so much I finished the cookie and had another! Dependably good on its own, but I threw in a bag of peanut butter/chocolate chips. Toe curling good.

—naples34102

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Nutrition

Calories
86 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
9.9 g
3%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
69 mg
3%

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

Nutritional Information

Dad's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies

Serving Size: 1/36 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 86
Calories from Fat: 43

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g 7 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 69mg 3 %
Potassium 37mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 9.9g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 1.5g 3 %
Sugars 6.1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 3 %
Thiamin 4 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 7 %

* 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.