If you’re a peanut butter lover, you’re in the right place. From classic peanut butter cookies and easy five-ingredient favorites to flourless cookies, no-bake treats, Reese’s-filled creations, and chocolate-loaded variations, this collection has something for everyone!
Whether you’re baking for a holiday cookie tray, a bake sale, after-school snacks, or simply because you’re craving something homemade, these peanut butter cookie recipes offer plenty of delicious options.
Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Plenty of recipes packed with rich peanut butter flavor.
Classic cookies along with creative variations and fun mix-ins.
Soft, chewy, flourless, chunky, and no-bake options.
Easy recipes for everyday baking, holidays, parties, and bake sales.
Several recipes that are great for making ahead or freezing.
Tips for Making Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies
Use the type of peanut butter called for in the recipe because conventional and natural peanut butter can behave differently in cookie dough.
Measure flour carefully using the spoon-and-level method or a kitchen scale to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
Avoid overbaking peanut butter cookies if you want soft and chewy centers.
Use a cookie scoop when portioning dough so the cookies are similar in size and bake evenly.
Let baked cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
The Best Peanut Butter Cookies
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With soft, chewy centers and golden edges, these Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies bake up with rich layers of peanut butter flavor and candy-coated crunch in every bite!
These Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies are loaded with creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and peanut butter chips, tucked into every sweet and nutty bite.
Dutch cocoa and creamy peanut butter chips turn these Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Cookies into a rich, soft-baked treat that’s ideal for lunchbox sweets or after-dinner cravings.
Warm and homemade, these Criss Cross Peanut Butter Cookies bake up beautifully with golden with crisp edges, soft, chewy centers, and that classic Criss cross pattern on top.
Five ingredients and 20 minutes! These 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, crumbly, and packed with nutty flavor. Perfect for quick treats or satisfying those cookie cravings in no time.
With soft, chewy centers and crisp edges, these Chewiest Peanut Butter Cookies are a must-try. They come together quickly and are perfect for snacking, gifting, or enjoying with a glass of milk.
Who knew you could make Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies with just 8 ingredients? These little bites of peanut butter heaven are chewy, soft, and totally irresistible!
Transform your snack time with our delectable Peanut Butter Banana Cookies, packed with chocolate chips. In just 15 minutes, enjoy a mouth-watering, moist treat that's sure to satisfy.
Get ready to fall in love with Reeses Cookies, a heavenly combo of smooth peanut butter cookies and the classic Reese’s peanut butter cup. Each bite is a celebration for peanut butter lovers!
Soft, chewy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies are simple to make, filled with rich peanut butter flavor and chocolatey pieces that bake into soft, tender cookies.
Chewy, chocolatey, and topped with a salty pretzel crunch, these Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies are fun to make and even better fresh from the oven with warm centers and crisp tops.
Indulge in this delectable Peanut Butter Cookie Cake! It is filled with M&Ms, peanut butter chips, and peanuts! The perfect treat for the peanut butter lover in your life!
Fill these soft Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies with your favorite jam or preserve, using something sweet and fruity for a fresh flavor or rich and deep for a more indulgent twist.
These flourless Gluten Free Monster Cookies are packed with flavor from smooth peanut butter, tender oats, melty chocolate chips, and crunchy, candy-coated M&Ms.
Baking a batch of Peanut Butter Monster Cookies is as fun as eating them! A good mix, a hearty scoop, and a whole lot of flavor make these peanut butter, oats, and chocolate-filled cookies completely irresistible.
With so many different peanut butter cookies to choose from, start with the style, flavor, or baking method that sounds best to you.
For Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Lovers
Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies
Chewy Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies
Criss Cross Peanut Butter Cookies
For Quick and Easy Cookies
5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
For Flourless or Gluten-Free Options
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten-Free Monster Cookies
For Chocolate and Candy Lovers
The Best Peanut Butter Cookies
Triple Peanut Butter Cookies
Reese’s Cookies
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Monster Cookies
For Something a Little Different
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookie Cake
For Holiday Cookie Trays
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Monster Cookies
Frequently Asked Questions
What peanut butter works best for peanut butter cookies?
Use the type of peanut butter specified in the recipe for the most reliable results. Conventional creamy peanut butter and natural peanut butter have different oil and moisture levels, so substituting one for the other can change how a cookie spreads and its final texture.
Can peanut butter cookie dough be frozen?
Yes. Most traditional peanut butter cookie dough can be portioned into balls and frozen for up to three months. Depending on the recipe, you may be able to bake the dough from frozen with a little additional baking time.
Why are my peanut butter cookies dry?
Overbaking is a common reason peanut butter cookies become dry. Too much flour or using a different type of peanut butter than the recipe calls for can also affect moisture and texture.
Are flourless peanut butter cookies gluten-free?
Flourless peanut butter cookies contain no wheat flour, but flourless does not automatically mean gluten-free. Check every ingredient and use products labeled or certified gluten-free when preparing the cookies for someone who needs to avoid gluten.
Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy peanut butter in cookies?
Sometimes, but it depends on the recipe. Crunchy peanut butter adds peanut pieces and can slightly change the texture of the dough, so use the peanut butter recommended in the individual recipe whenever possible.
Why do some peanut butter cookies have criss-cross marks?
The traditional fork marks help flatten a dense peanut butter cookie dough so it bakes more evenly. They have also become a recognizable feature of classic peanut butter cookies, although not every peanut butter cookie recipe needs them.
