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  1. Tina
    September 22, 2024

    I, myself, actually forgot the baking powder and they turned out amazing. I also use 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening instead of 1 cup butter. I’ve found if a full cup of butter is used it comes out a bit too soft for my liking but, if you use a full cup of shortening they come out a bit too crunchy. That’s ok if you like crunchy. But I find that 1/2 butter and 1/2 shortening is just right.

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    • Kara Cook
      September 30, 2024

      Glad they turned out even without the baking powder. And thanks for the tip about half butter and half shortening, I’m sure other readers will find that helpful!

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  2. Tina
    September 22, 2024

    I, myself, actually forgot the baking powder and they turned out amazing!

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  3. Kathy
    June 7, 2017

    Been looking for a good peanut butter cookie recipe. Do I really need to put the baking powder in?I don’t have any but I will use the baking soda.

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    • Kara Cook
      June 27, 2017

      They won’t be as soft and fluffy without the baking powder, so they won’t be the best, but they will probably still be tasty.

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  4. DOLORES DAME
    July 28, 2015

    I wish the recipes were easier to print

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    • Kara
      July 31, 2015

      I am in the process of re-formatting all my recipes, but it’s a pretty daunting task. Just fixed this one, so it should be easier to print now. 🙂

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  5. Dericka
    September 1, 2014

    My dough is whipped and fluffy… I followed everything. Help!!!

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    • Deana
      July 2, 2017

      After adding eggs to creamed ingredients make sure you just STIR in the dry ingredients so as not in incorporate (Whip) air into the dough.

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  6. Robyn
    August 3, 2014

    we have a WINNER!!!! They love them! thanks!!

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  7. Robyn
    August 3, 2014

    I have tried others in the past and pretty much gave up on making home made pb cookies so I am giving this a try …(cross my fingers) ill let ya know 😉

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  8. Bailey Nicole
    August 2, 2014

    This recipe is amazing! I did add a tsp of vanilla and changed the sugar ratio to 1 and 1/3 cups brown sugar and only 2/3 cup white sugar since my family enjoys an especially chewy cookie. Will definitely being using the recipe in the future!

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    • Kara
      August 4, 2014

      So glad you liked them Bailey! I bet they were good with the extra brown sugar. 🙂

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  9. Trichia
    July 29, 2014

    I see everyone raving about the taste and flavor. While that is great…I’m just curious if anyone had any comments on the actual chewiness of the cookie? I am 29 and have yet to make a pb cookie that doesn’t crumble. I want chewy!! but not raw in the middle :-/

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    • Bailey Nicole
      August 2, 2014

      This recipe is amazing! I did add a tsp of vanilla and changed the sugar ratio to 1 and 1/3 cups brown sugar and only 2/3 cup white sugar since my family enjoys an especially chewy cookie. I also added anout a spoonful of extra peanut butter. They were perfectly chewy when baked for 10 minutes! Will definitely being using the recipe in the future!

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  10. Ginger
    July 19, 2014

    Is the brown sugar to be packed?

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    • Kara
      July 22, 2014

      Yes, as far as I know, brown sugar should always be packed. 🙂

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  11. Shelly B.
    June 20, 2014

    I just whipped up a batch of these cookies last night. They are so good! I’ve never made PB cookies before and they were so easy to make. I think I made mine a little small because I ended up with 5 1/2 dozen (even after dough sampling and sneaking a couple fresh out of the oven). My husband said they weren’t super sweet (just the way he likes it, apparently) and very pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. Nancy
    March 21, 2014

    Just finished baking these scrumptious cookies. I did alter the recipe just a smidgen since I didn’t have 2 sticks of butter, I used 1 stick and 1/2 cup light Country Crock tub margarine. I used self=rising flour which was all I had. I also added 1 tsp. vanilla extract. This is a great PB Cookie recipe, thanks so much for sharing.

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    • Kara
      March 21, 2014

      Glad to hear they turned out for you Nancy! I have also added vanilla extract on occasion. 🙂

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  13. Beth
    February 11, 2014

    Do you have a recipe for oatmeal raison cookies? I have never made a good one of these either so if you can work the PB cookie miracle on me then sprinke me with your oatmeal raison fairy dust.

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    • Beth
      February 12, 2014

      Oops….raisin…just noticed…..yikes!

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    • Kara
      February 17, 2014

      You are so nice Beth! I do have an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe that I love. I hardly ever make them because the rest of my family doesn’t like raisins, the bums. I will have to find the recipe and post it soon!

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  14. Beth
    February 11, 2014

    OMG! I have tried multiple PB cookie recipes and they were all…well…horrible. This is THE recipe!!!! I left mine in for 11 minutes and my GAWD! They are perfection! The cookie of my dreams. THANK YOU!!!!

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    • Kara
      February 17, 2014

      Oh yay, I am so glad to hear it! I have also tried other PB cookie recipes, and none of them have ever measured up to this one. I think it will always be my favorite!

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  15. Allison
    February 11, 2014

    Can you freeze the cookie dough?

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    • Kara
      February 11, 2014

      Yes, absolutely! I freeze it all the time. I like to roll it into balls first so I can just pull out the number I need. I let them thaw, then bake them like usual.

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  16. Jennifer
    January 29, 2014

    what kind of flour do you use?

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    • Kara
      March 21, 2014

      I just use regular unbleached all purpose flour.

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  17. Jodie Fitz
    January 15, 2014

    These Look Great – haven’t had a good old-fashioned peanut butter cookie in awhile :).

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  18. Caroline
    December 23, 2013

    Got a pb cookie request from my sister so I tried your recipe. They came out great. A little sweet for my taste (next time I think I’ll try cutting the sugars by 1/3) but otherwise, really delicious. A new go to. Thank you!

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  19. Jenn
    December 23, 2013

    Best peanut butter cookies I ever had. I love my cookies soft too!

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  20. Anonymous
    December 18, 2013

    These cookies are outstanding!!!7&

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  21. Corey LG
    December 18, 2013

    Thank you, Kara. Made these for a work Christmas party and they were the talk of the evening. Of course, I only took credit for baking them but not the recipe!

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  22. Jill
    December 15, 2013

    Does the dough need to be chilled?
    They smell heavenly, I can’t wait to bake them!

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    • Kara
      December 15, 2013

      I don’t usually chill the dough, but it can be chilled if you want to make it ahead of time. If I chill it, I let it sit out on the countertop for awhile so it’s easier to roll in balls.

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  23. Chloe V.
    December 10, 2013

    These are friggin’ delicious!!! I made them today for my peanut loving husband and he thought they were awesome. I thank you for the “Old Fashioned” version. They taste just like my mom’s =D

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    • Kara
      December 10, 2013

      Oh yay, that just makes me happy Chloe! 🙂

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  24. Lisa@ Creative Raisins
    November 14, 2013

    Yummy these are a family favorite in my house. ~ Lisa

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