🥜 Easy Made Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

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🍪 Chewy | 🥄 Nutty | 🧡 Timeless Treat

If you’ve ever wanted a cookie that’s soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, these Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are your go-to recipe. With the classic crisscross fork pattern and that irresistible nutty taste, they’re a timeless favorite for families, holidays, and cookie jars alike.

Perfect for snacking, gifting, or dunking in a glass of milk.

Why You’ll Love Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 24 cookies
💰 Budget-Friendly: Around $5
✨ Flavor: Sweet, nutty, and slightly salty
🧡 Perfect For: Classic baking, school treats, cookie swaps, or holiday platters

Ingredients – Simple and Classic

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• Pinch of salt

Optional for extra flavor:

• ¼ cup chopped peanuts
• 2 tbsp brown sugar for rolling

How to Make Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dough

In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until smooth. Stir in chopped peanuts if using.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly and press a crisscross pattern with a fork.

Step 4: Bake

Bake 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serving Ideas for Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

• Pair with milk or hot chocolate for a classic treat
• Stack in tins for gifting or storage
• Sandwich with chocolate or jam for extra indulgence
• Perfect for bake sales, holiday platters, or after-school snacks

What Everyone’s Saying About Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

“Soft, chewy, and perfectly peanut buttery. Just like my grandma used to make!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Emily R.

“Quick, easy, and everyone loved them. My new go-to peanut butter cookie recipe.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jason T.

“Classic and nostalgic—couldn’t ask for a better cookie!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Sarah L.

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies – Classic, Soft, and Nutty

Nothing beats the timeless charm of Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies. Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, these cookies are perfect for dunking in milk, gifting, or enjoying anytime you crave a nostalgic treat. Simple ingredients, straightforward steps, and a classic crisscross pattern make these cookies a staple in every kitchen.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Fork
• Wire rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Prepare the dough
4. In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
8. Shape cookies
9. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls.
10. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
11. Use a fork to press down each cookie in a crisscross pattern.
12. Bake
13. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
14. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.

Don’t overbake; cookies should be soft in the center when removed.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

FAQ – Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are nutty, soft, and perfectly nostalgic — a classic treat that never goes out of style. If you love easy, shareable desserts, you’ll also enjoy these Easy Apple OREO Balls, another fun and indulgent sweet treat that’s simple to make and perfect for family or holiday baking.