Ingredients
- 2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (114 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 1/2 cup (134 grams) smooth peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (148 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and beat until incorporated.
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Place the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar with the cinnamon in a shallow dish. Using a medium, spring-loaded cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon rounds then roll in sugar to coat evenly. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and flatten with the bottom of a measuring cup or glass.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and begin to brown. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Made these yesterday. I was a bit skeptical but they turned out great! Peanut butter is subtle, texture is perfect! Thank you. This is a keeper!
So happy you love them!
I love PB Cookies, but my husband doesn’t. But he loves Snickerdoodles. I tried these yesterday and my husband really likes them. They were nice and tender, a good peanut butter flavor without being overpowering. I used the last of a giant tub of peanut butter and it was a little dry, so the cookies didn’t pick up as much cinnamon sugar as I would have liked. I think if I use fresh peanut butter, these will be perfect. This recipe is definitely going into the regular rotation. (These will be particularly good with a cup of hot cocoa in the middle of winter.)
So happy you enjoyed these cookies, Susie! I’m glad to hear it was a perfect “compromise” for the both of you 🙂
Can I use organic peanut butter ?
I made these with a 1/2 tsp baking powder and a 1/2 baking soda b/c I don’t have cream of tartar. I absolutely love the smell that comes from these cookies. PB & chocolate is my all time favorite. But I think I have a new go to cookie!! It’s great.
I’ve never made snickerdoodle, can I make these without cream of tarter? I don’t have any
Just made a batch of these for a little neighborhood gathering in Seal Beach and they are amazing. Great texture and taste. Don’t know how many will be left for the neighbors…
These cookies turned out dry! When I flattened them with a glass they crumbled! Flop
Made these tonight! I didn’t have cream of tartar and only had egg whites which definitely altered the texture but still tasty!
I’ll make these again when I have all the ingredients. Can’t help it when you youre craving cookies!!!
So I just made these unbelievable Peanut Butter Snickerdoole cookies! They are so good! My grandson loved them, my husband loved them, I love them! Perfect amount of peanut buttery-ness, soft and the cinnamon sugar is the icing on these babies! So easy to make too as I am not really a cookie maker, but these were perfect!! I will definitely keep this recipe to make again and again! Thanks Tessa!!
Thank you thank you! Appreciate your comments 🙂
Yum, these look awesome. I never thought of adding peanut butter! Can’t wait to make these for my kids.
For some reason I only make snickerdoodles around Christmas. But I could be enjoying them year round. What?! The kids would go crazy for this peanut butter version. YUM!
I’m not alone!!! I used to think I was the only candle hoarder. Until I moved most recently, I had a drawer full of candles! I’d buy them faster than I’d use them, and stock up on scents i loved/would be discontinued. I took action before I last moved however and made a point to burn through a lot of them so that I wouldn’t have to move them haha. P.S. In love with these cookies. Does it come in a candle scent!? 😉
Haha! I feel like all us food bloggers should come together and start manufacturing candles based off our best smelling recipes 😉
I agree! The best smell in the world is home baking, especially sweets and breads! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! You can’t go wrong with a fun candle though as well 🙂