I have been trying to create an easy peanut butter cookie recipe for a few days now. Several of them turned out to taste like old, rotten, Play-Doh. Finally, we have a winner. These peanut

When I worked with LTD Commodities, one of the items that I got was a baking mat. It’s cool, but I am pretty sure it tacks on a few extra baking minutes, and it causes funny waves in the cookies. I kind of like the way it looks – makes the cookies interesting.

Another fun item that I recently received is the Cricut Explore. I will be posting my full review shortly, but in this picture you can see the cookie holder I was able to make using the Cricut. With cardstock, freezer paper, and sticker paper, I was able to use the Cricut Explore™ to create the DIY cookie holder. That was another reason I had to bake cookies – to fill the cookie holder. 😉

Easy Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
Makes 12 cookies
- 1/2 cup peanut butter – I used Jif Reduced Fat
- 1/4 cup sugar – I might exclude this next time – the cookies are pretty sweet
- 1 package instant pudding mix – I used French Vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla – I used Madagascar
Vanilla Bean paste - Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, etc.
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Mix all ingredients using a mixer
- Mix in any optional add-ins by hand
- Roll dough into 1″ balls and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet
- Flatten gently using the tines of a fork
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (start checking at 15, but mine took closer to 20 minutes)
- Let cool completely before removing from pan

You know, sometimes you just need a peanut butter cookie. This easy peanut butter cookie recipe is the ticket for those times.

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Julie Wood
Wednesday 15th of April 2015
These are easy awesome cookies to make and they look so delicious! I will have to make these and try out your version! Thanks for sharing.
Maria C
Sunday 29th of March 2015
Can't wait for me & my daughter to make this. Thanks for sharing
Jen L
Friday 20th of March 2015
These sound delish and better than the 3 ingredient recipes i've seen around!
Nicole Dziedzic
Friday 20th of March 2015
One of my favorite cookies to make, and with only 5 ingredients these are a must bake.
Sarah L
Thursday 19th of March 2015
My favorite cookie is Peanut Butter. Have to try this recipe. Thanks.