Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies

Rita1's Note:

These are the best peanut butter cookies I have ever eaten. They are soft and chewy. They are great when you add the nuts and chocolate chips. Whenever I take these cookies to a potluck or family get together, people always request that I bring these cookies. I got this recipe out a cook book a number of years ago. I have changed the recipe slightly from the original.

• Total Time: 23 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 25 cookies

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
• 3 tablespoons water
• ¾ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 2 cups baking mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
• ½ cup walnuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In large bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until smooth.
3. Add biscuit mix and vanilla; mix well.
4. Shape into 1-inch balls.
5. Roll in sugar.
6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Flatten with fork.
8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool.
10. Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze for future use.
11. For chocolate peanut butter cookies, add 1/4 cup cocoa and a dusting of cinnamon to the batter.

Reviews

[Chef #788669]

These are the best cookies I've ever had!!! I've made them for 2 years now and everyone always requests them!!! Even my fiance who hates sweets loves them! I am allergic to eggs and always on the lookout for great egg-free recipes!!!! Thank you very much Rita!!!!!

[Darkhunter]

Wow, Rita, these are great soft cookies. My sister, who likes pb cookies, used them to make sandwichs. That, alone, should take care of anybody's craving. I liked it because of the easy preparation. Took no time at all and I will be making these frequently. This time, I think I will try the chocolate pb cookies. Thnx for posting, Rita.

[Danzy]

These are really good, soft, chewey cookies and very easy to make. I made them for my grandson's 8th birthday to take to his class at his request for peanut butter cookies instead of a cake or cup cakes. All the kids, except 2 who didn't like peanut butter, and the adults loved them. I will be making them again as soon as I get some more baking mix. Thank you for such a nice recipe.