I have a son that is super picky when it comes to dessert foods. He’s quite old-fashioned and loves only the traditional recipes that we’ve all known for years. Basic chocolate chip cookies (no nuts), plain ole’ brownies (no fancy powder sugar topping) and my famous peanut butter cookies. This is probably P’s most requested cookie recipe.
What I like about this basic recipe is that it is flour-less. Mixing a few simple ingredients together produces a dense, flavorful cookie that everyone seems to enjoy. In the fall, I make these for all of our football tailgate parties because they pack so well. During the winter months, especially for holiday parties, I add a cup of chocolate chips to the mix for a heartier cookie. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a flavor that just can’t be beat!
Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups peanut butter ( smooth or crunchy)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. Stir in the peanut butter. Next, stir in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Use a small ice cream scoop to form dough into 1″ balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press a criss-cross into the top using the back of a fork. Sprinkle with a little sugar.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Simply Made Kitchen and Crafts 
I think my son will love these 👍
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They are super easy to make and the flavor of peanut butter shines through because of the absence of flour. Hope he likes them!
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What a PERFECT cookie!!
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Thanks so much… I made a few batches today for a high school holiday party. Using an ice cream scoop makes a beautifully round cookie and a uniform size for the whole batch. Thanks again for your kind words!
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Oooh! These look amazing! Will be giving them a go sometime soon…
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I hope you enjoy them… A great basic recipe! Thanks for stopping by!
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These look great – and only six ingredients! 🙂 Best, Shanna
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Yes, it’s an easy one! They bake up beautifully!
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You have the best recipes, Linda. Be well! Shanna
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Most are recipes that have been handed down to me, Shanna… So I can’t take any credit. Take care, Linda
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That is quite the gift, Linda. What a fortunate woman you are. I am so touched that you are recording these recipes for your children. Best wishes, Shanna xx
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I made these today ☺️ check them out http://foodbod.wordpress.com/2013/12/14/peanut-butter-cookies
Really straightforward recipe, a reall winner, thank you x
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So happy you tried them! I am
heading over to your site right now! Happy holidays…
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Cool, thank you ☺️😊
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I need to try this today!! I love chocolate and peanut butter thx 🙂
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I, too, love the chocolate/peanut butter mix! Happy New Year! 🙂
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Happy New Year, best wishes going your way 🙂
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Thank you, Daniella. And a very happy new year to you as well!
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🙂
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I tried this recipe last week and the cookies were delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
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Thanks Theresa! Congrats to the newlyweds! Hope all is well with you. I’m sure you’re enjoying much warmer temperatures than we are!
All the best to you both —
Aunt Linda
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