Whip up a batch of my popular, tried and true ultimate peanut butter cookie recipe!
This is a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie that is to die for.
I created the recipe for these peanut butter cookies when my local Tim Horton’s stopped carrying their amazing chunky peanut cookies.
These cookies taste just as good as Tim Horton’s peanut butter cookies, in fact some say they taste even better!
If you are a fan of peanut butter, these cookies are a must. I have used this recipe for years and it never disappoints.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Now, I do enjoy these 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies.
But, I always come to this one, when I get a craving.
Gather these ingredients needed to make these Peanut Butter Cookies
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Chunky peanut butter
- Butter
- Egg
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Peanut butter chips
- Peanuts
Then scroll down for full peanut butter cookie measurements and instructions on creating this recipe – including a full recipe card that you can print for free that helps you shop and create easily in your kitchen!
How to Make the Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie
Preheat your oven and prep your baking sheet.
In a bowl you will mix up the sugar, butter, and peanut butter till creamy.
Now you will incorporate your dry ingredients.
Then fold in the peanut butter chips and nuts.
Scoop up your cookies and place on the baking sheet.
Bake as directed then place your homemade cookies on a cooling rack.
For this recipe you do not need to chill the dough. Just whip up, place on a cookie sheet, press down and bake. An easy cookie recipe that is simple to make!
Peanut butter cookies are known for the fork Mark imprint. You will find that peanut butter cookies are dense. If baked without marks it will not bake evenly.
Pressing down the marks allows for an even bake. Without it you will find your cookies would not cook evenly.
If your peanut butter cookies are hard it means you over cooked them a bit. Peanut butter cookies are delicate.
Take the cookies out as soon as they are no longer wet or offer a raw dough center. Then let them sit on the cookie sheet for a minute to finish cooking. Then remove and place on a cooling rack to stop the cooking process on the pan.
If you want to use natural peanut butter, the key is to really stir the peanut butter. With natural peanut butter all the oil is at the top of the jar.
Really mix it together before you scoop and measure, or it can negatively affect your cookie dough.
Storing Cookies
Peanut butter cookies can be stored at room temperature on the counter. Place cooled cookies in an airtight container or sealable bag.
The cookies can store for up to a week.
Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Cookies
In terms of freezing, you can freeze the cookies.
Place in the proper container and freeze for up to 3 months. Then thaw on the counter or toss in the microwave to defrost faster.
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Let me know how you enjoy these cookies! It is a favorite of mine. Great for bake sales, giving as a treat to a loved one, cookie exchange, etc!
Here is my Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe!
I made a batch of these and promised in the Saving Dollars and Sense Facebook Community that there would be a post with all the directions to make the Ultimate Peanut Butter cookie – which I’ve been told is better than the ones we used to get at Tim Horton’s!
Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Beat sugars, peanut butter, butter, and egg in a large bowl.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in peanut butter chips & roasted peanuts.
- Shape into 2 inch balls, then flatten and put them on a cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 9-10 minutes.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
I would love to hear how these turn out for you and if your family loved them as much as mine did.
Sharon Roche says
Are the roasted peanuts salted? Did you use salted butter, or unsalted? Can’t wait to try these.
Kristie Sawicki says
I used unsalted butter, but my peanuts were lightly salted.
Elizabeth says
Amazing cookies! I am obsessed…thank you for this fantastic recipe.
Kristie Sawicki says
Yay!! I am so glad you liked it!
Susan says
Best peanut butter cookie ever and even better than Tim Hortons in my opinion! ….. thanks so much for sharing!
Kristie Sawicki says
SO happy to hear this! We love it too!
Susan says
I used to love Tim Hortons peanut butter cookies but thanks to you your recipe for ultimate peanut butter cookies is my absolute favourite now! Thanks so much for sharing! ☆☆☆☆☆ 5 stars!
Kristie Sawicki says
Thank you!! I’m glad you like it too!
Barbara says
Hi ..Fell in Love at TIm Hortons… with their PB cookie . So have been looking for a like type recipe.. This is a Very Good basic recipe BUT WAAAAAYYYYY too many peanuts and chips for the amount of dough.. it din’t all mix in and I was left with a big pile of peanuts and some chips at bottom of bowl… Next time I make these – 1/2 cup peanuts and 1/2 cup peanut chips. will let you know how that works out.
Kristie Sawicki says
Thanks Barbara, cannot wait to hear how your version comes out for you.
Janine says
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Five stars…These cookies are fabulous…love them, big hit with the family.
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Kristie Sawicki says
I am SO glad to hear you liked them!!
Brandy says
These are my go to recipe for pb cookies. I’ve made them dozens of times. I always add a half cup of mini Reese pieces. They are the best!
Kristie Sawicki says
I’m so happy to hear this!!
Tanya says
They are to die for…. thank you for taking the time to figure out the recipe
M. says
These are awesome! I made them once for a staff meeting. Big mistake! These are the most requested cookies now. Thank you for the recipe!
Kristie Sawicki says
Just divide the recipe.
Tammy Jantzen says
Agreed!!! I ate 27 pb cookies in 3 days! They are waaay too good. Make sure you have ppl to share with or you will end up eating them all yourself and gain 4 pounds. Thats how good they are:)
Tammy Jantzen says
Absolutely amazing!!!!! They taste exactly like the tim hortons cookies that ive spent sooo much money on. Thank you for this recipe. Id like to see other recipes of yours. Take care:)
Tanya M says
I came across this recipe while trying to find something similar to Tim Horton’s Peanut Butter cookies. Wow, is all I can say! They are amazing!! Thank you so much !!!
Kristie Sawicki says
Thanks! I am so happy you liked them!
Christina Strickland via Facebook says
Oh – I’m a sucker for peanut butter cookies!
Joanna Cappellini via Facebook says
Yummy! PB is the BEST type of cookies!
Saving Dollars and Sense via Facebook says
Oh Cindy Ehlert Brown I will ahve to try the mini chocolate chips!
Cindy Ehlert Brown via Facebook says
I’ve made 2 double batches of these since you posted it a few weeks ago. They are delicious! I used mini choco chips instead of the peanut butter chips, and they are now in the freezer waiting for my daughters graduation party dessert table.
Karen Winkler via Facebook says
I am always looking for another PB cookie to make . My family loves PB!
Rhonda Forgey Collins via Facebook says
My all time favorite is white macadamia nut cookies.
Saving Dollars and Sense via Facebook says
Warning it’s not a good idea to make these if you are on a diet. Ask me how I know lol
Linda Laree Dietz via Facebook says
I’m going to try these! Love the addition of the pb chips!