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Reviewed: May 3, 2009
I just thought I had some great peanut butter cookies until I made these. By far the best I've ever eaten!
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Reviewed: May 15, 2008
What an easy recipe!!! I doubled it and got 6 dozen extra large cookies. I did use the whole jar (18oz) of peanut butter because I hate dealing with the cleanup of peanut butter afterwards. (recipe called for 2 cups if doubled or 16 oz) I also used parchment paper sheets on my baking pans (used the same 3 sheets the entire time), let them cool on the tray and they came off beautifully. I did not notice a difference rolling them in sugar so I didn't do anymore this way. What a joy to work with!!!
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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2007
These are super simple to make and delicious too! I changed the recipe a little bit. After I decided I was going to make this recipe, I discovered I had no butter - so I used shortening plus 1/4tsp. salt instead. I was afraid that using shortening instead of butter would not give them that delicious buttery taste, but they tasted delicious....probally all that peanut butter. I also added about 1/2c. of chocolate chips to the recipe. It was DELICIOUS! The only thing I'll do differently next time is to skip the sugar coated fork. I'll still push them down with the fork, but not bother with the sugar on top. I didn't think it added much to the recipe, and I enjoyed the few that didn't have a sugar coating on the(my daughter forgot to recoat the fork a few times). *** update - after trying a few cookies without the chocolate chips, I would keep the sugar coating if I wasn't addin chocolate chips.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.74 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2007
This was a pretty good recipe even with my mistake. I add a tablespoon of vanila instead of a teaspoon. The only problem that I had was that it was not peanuty enough for me.
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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2007
I couldn't find the almond extract so I ended up using all vanilla. We baked some at 350 10 minutes --- liked chewy texture. 375 10-12 minutes --- very crunchy but 4 year old did not like the "salt" texture. Decided to add oatmeal to remaining batter (couldn't tell you how much). Chilled overnight, preheated oven to 375 but cooked at 350 for 10 minutes. We all thought these were the best and I WILL make them again!
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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2007
Good not great. Not a big fan of the almond flavor.
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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2007
Excellent recipe! I used natural peanut butter since that's what I had at home, and added an extra half teaspoon each of the vanilla and almond extracts to compensate for the reduced sweetness. Also I only had a 1/2 cup of brown sugar at home so I upped the white sugar to a cup and a half instead of a cup. The one warning I would offer is if you are making these cookies for company, pay attention to the directions about how far apart to spread the cookies and make sure you shape them into a ball, otherwise they will run into each other and you won't see the criss cross design as well. My later batches were much more attractive than the first one when I put the balls too close together and didn't fully shape the balls of dough. If they are just for you and your family, though, it doesn't really matter, you will love these cookies no matter what they look like!
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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2007
These were great!! Very soft and moist with a wonderful flavor. They were a hit at work! Thanks!
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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2007
These were good, but I wouldn't say they are the best I've ever had.
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Reviewed: May 8, 2007
Being English I'm not really a frequent cookie baker! I'll usually make a cake or biscuits... But an American friend of mine had a really crappy day and I tried a batch... Took me a while to get the size of dollops right, and them being perfectly cooked etc. But I would be interested to know whether this is actually supposed to make a dough? Like one you work with your hands into balls? Did I just have too littel flour or something? Anyway regardless of my amateur American baking skills the cookies were lovely I would definately make them again :D Jess
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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2007
I usually try recipes to the 'T' the first time, which I believe is necessary to properly write a review, then tweak it to what I think it needs or doesn't. Since I didn't have almond extract the first time, that's the only thing I left out. The second time, I used the almond extract and found it didn't complement the peanut butter taste. I recommend leaving it out & using vanilla extract. I also recommend using a cookie scoop to insure uniformity in appearance and cooking time; I use a reusable Silpat -- cookies are perfectly browned & slide off, without need for greasing or parchment. For a more defined criss-cross, use a pastry blender instead of a fork. If you don't have margarine, use unsalted butter instead; salted or a blend of both is OK also, but unsalted is just a bit healthier (as if cookies are healthy...haha). All in all, this is a great recipe, it's the one I use all the time.
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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2007
SOOO Yummalish! I am somehow unable to make homemade cookies that are actually edible, and these were perfect! I even impressed myself! Thanks for the esteem boost Stephanie!
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Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2007
these were not the best, but they were good!
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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2007
These are without a doubt the BEST peanut butter cookies I have ever had! I just started learning how to cook and they were so easy to make and my family couldn't beleive that I cooked them! Thank you so much for this recipe!! Plus...they are really good if you add chocolate chips and/or chopped walnuts!!
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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2006
Very good! These are perfectly chewy and have just the right amount of peanut butter. I did not have almond extract and just used extra vanilla extract. Will defintely make these again!
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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2006
Perfect and not too sweet. Thanks for the idiot proof recipe.
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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2006
I made them more choc. chip style but my husband loved them.
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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2006
What a great recipe for a light, crispy yet chewy cookie. I didn't have the almond extract, so like others, just used 1 1/2 tsp of vanilla instead. I highly recommend refridgerating the dough before using, it made it so much easier since mine was soft. I added chocolate chips to 1/4 of the dough, and boy, they were good. Everyone at work keeps coming back for more.
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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2006
Great Easy Quick recipe. A little floury tasting though. My kids made them one rainy evening and my daughter tossed chocolate chips in some. Those turned out the best! Overall a must try and the kids loved them.
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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2006
These are the best PB cookies I've had, and I've had some good ones. I usually use shortening and less soda in my PB cookies, and I've never used almond flavoring. So although I thought I had already found my favorite recipe for peanut butter cookies on AR, this one interested me. The almond extract does something subtle, not strong, to the flavor--enhances it & mellows it out at the same time. They are buttery, slightly crisp, and chewy. Try it as written, you won't be sorry. Excellent recipe, and thanks for sharing, Stephanie.
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