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The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies

June 13, 2013 by Kristi 18 Comments

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The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies is a cookie so full of peanut butter, it uses the entire jar! That’s my kind of cookie!

My reliance on the internet is insane.  Wireless went down.  So did I.

Whole Jar Peanut Butter Cookies | Inspiration KitchenAll I could think was “What in the world am I going to do with myself???”

Bake cookies.

With lots and lots and lots of peanut butter.  Creamy, crunchy…it don’t matter.  It just needs to be the best peanut butter in the whole wide world for the Whole Jar of Peanut Butter cookies.  Which, in my opinion, is only JIF.

Whole Jar Peanut Butter Cookies | Inspiration KitchenDid I mention there’s lots of peanut butter in this recipe?

Like the whole jar lots.

My favorite cookies ever, to console myself from the trauma of the internet being down.

Whole Jar Peanut Butter Cookies | Inspiration KitchenBut, I’m resourceful.  I grabbed my cell phone.  Thank you cellular network.  Phone in hand, peeking at the itty-bitty, teeny, tiny screen, I managed to eek out a batch of cookies, and share my most favorite-ist cookie ever with you, my internet friends.  Because I really heart all of you.

I really, really do.

Try these cookies, and you’ll see just how much I heart you.

Whole Jar Peanut Butter Cookies | Inspiration KitchenEnjoy!

Whole Jar Peanut Butter Cookies | Inspiration Kitchen
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The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies that use an entire jar of peanut butter.
Prep Time2 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Desserts
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup real unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chunky peanut butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar for decorating

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Stir in peanut butter. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into the peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten slightly, criss-crossing with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Cookies should look dry on top. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to cool completely on a rack.

Notes

You can substitute Vanilla extract for the Vanilla Bean Paste. I use Vanilla Bean Paste because it's richer in flavor.

Adapted from AllRecipes @ The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies.

The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies

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Comments

  1. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    These look so good, I love love love peanut butter cookies. I’ll give these a try next time my wireless go down (which is like everyday lol)… can’t wait for it to happen 😉

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      June 18, 2013 at 4:56 am

      Haha! I’m not sure I’ve ever wished the internet to go down :-), but you’re right – with a fist-full of cookies, I’m sure I could keep myself busy for a while!

      Reply
  2. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    April 6, 2015 at 12:47 am

    Hahaha Kristi this is the best. I always have that thought too…What to do? um. Bake?

    This is my kind of recipe. CHOCK full of peanut butter!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 6, 2015 at 5:47 am

      Thanks Arman. It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of peanut butter. If I’m feeling lazy, I skip the cookies and just eat the PB. Haha!

      Reply
  3. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

    April 6, 2015 at 3:45 am

    Wow, a whole jar of peanut butter?! Sounds perfect!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 6, 2015 at 5:47 am

      I know, right Sharon? 🙂 Sounds like a good idea to me. Ha!

      Reply
  4. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    April 6, 2015 at 4:15 am

    I can NEVER have enough peanut butter. So I am in love with this–head over heals in love!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 6, 2015 at 5:48 am

      Me too Kristen! The world just couldn’t have enough PB as far as I’m concerned. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Melissa Falk says

    April 6, 2015 at 5:21 am

    I love peanut butter right out of the jar. This recipe is making me thirsty for milk and I don’t even like milk! Thanks for the share!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 6, 2015 at 5:48 am

      Ha! I love milk Melissa – so I’ll drink your share, and we can share the cookies! Have a great day!

      Reply
  6. marcie says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:27 am

    A whole jar of peanut butter? Haaiiilll yeah! Love it, and can’t believe I missed this recipe ions ago, but the important thing is I have it now! Pinned and I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 6, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      If you love PB Marcie, you will love this recipe. It’s my favorite PB Cookie recipe – duh! Because of the WHOLE JAR! HAHA! I hope you love it like I do. And, if you don’t…can you please send me the leftovers? 🙂 Thanks for the pin darling.

      Reply
  7. Sarah - High Heels and Grills says

    April 6, 2015 at 11:48 am

    A whole jar?? Sign me up! Beautiful photos too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 6, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      YES! Me too Sarah. If the whole jar is involved, I am so there! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Matea says

    April 7, 2015 at 5:06 am

    The ultimate peanut butter cookies are right here! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      April 7, 2015 at 6:11 pm

      Yes, Matea! Any time you use the whole jar, that’s a recipe that has to be right! 🙂 Have a great week!

      Reply

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