Recipes and Cooking Classic Peanut Butter Cookies 4.3 (456) 11 Reviews There's nothing quite like classic peanut butter cookies paired with a glass of milk. This peanut butter cookie recipe is simple to make and a favorite for kids and adults to enjoy. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 14, 2011 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Chill Time: 1 hrs Bake Time: 7 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 22 mins Yield: 54 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup shortening ½ cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour Granulated sugar Directions In a large mixing bowl beat peanut butter, butter, and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle. Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll balls in additional granulated sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the tines of a fork, flatten balls by making crisscross marks on top. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Jason Donnelly Tips Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 87 Calories 5g Fat 10g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 87 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Sodium 70mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Total Sugars 6g Protein 2g Calcium 10.1mg 1% Iron 0.4mg 2% Potassium 42mg 1% Folate, total 4mcg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.