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The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies

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"This cookie got its name because a whole 18-ounce jar of peanut butter is used to make it. It is the creamiest, moistest cookie I have ever had, and bound to be a favorite with anyone who makes them. Just don't over bake them!"
The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 456 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (18 ounce) jar peanut butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, yolks, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Stir in peanut butter. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Finally, stir in the peanuts. Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  3. Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Place on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should look dry on top. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to cool completely on a rack. These cookies taste great when slightly undercooked.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2003 by NMJUNKO 
Oh, wow. These are soooo good! I was having a hard time trying to figure out how much was in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2005 by LucyDelRey 
YUMMY cookies!!! I followed the recipe exactly, however I used 1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by OMAHAKATE 
I made these using creamy peanut butter and no nuts and they were gone in 2 days! I used a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 18, 2006 by B Frank 
I just made these cookies for the first time yesterday and my family and I truely believe that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 16, 2007 by CAREYCOX 
These cookies were simple to make. Best peanut butter taste of any I've had, outside of my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by AXCESSITALL 
By far the best Peanut Butter cookies around! I did not use peanuts, I used chunk peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2003 by Navy_Mommy 
I come from a family of peanut butter addicts and these hit the spot. The cookies were very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 11, 2005 by MISS ALIX 
We loved these cookies! I omitted the chopped peanuts (didn't have any on hand) and just used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 11, 2006 by Mare 
This is quite possibly the best peanut butter cookie recipe ever! I made per the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2003 by BILLANGEL777 
These were the best peanut butter cookies I have ever had. They were so moist and delicous. ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 30

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 273

  • Total Fat: 17.6g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Sodium: 231mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 6.9g

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