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Yummy cookie! I didn't want to wait an hour to chill, so I just scooped out dough (8 per sheet) and topped with some dry roasted peanuts. Only got 24 cookies, but this \"might\" have something to do with my husband sneaking spoonfuls of dough when my back was turned!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanAnchor"},"reviewBody":"Best peanut butter cookie recipe yet!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldDice"},"reviewBody":"
Really good<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanLeaf"},"reviewBody":"Good Cookie. My batch made 3 dozen. Delicious. Nice treat.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBottle"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedRadio"},"reviewBody":"Our church has a \"cookie walk\" every few months as a fundraiser. This was the first time I made this recipe, and I really like the way they came out-very thin, but with a perfect amount of peanut butter. My husband, the cookie expert, gave it a thumbs-up!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFries"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! Love this recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldStrawberry"},"reviewBody":"My DH loves Peanut Butter Cookies, but only if they are crispy, not soft. This recipe fit the bill perfect. I only got a couple dozen out of the batch, but I made them a tad bigger, we like a good size cookie. They were crisp and rose up so nice. I used my meat tenderizer to make the design on top and it looked really nice. This is my new favourite PBC recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueMustache"},"reviewBody":"DOES NOT MAKE 4 DOZEN. Delicious cookies! Was about to cut the recipe in half, then looked at the amount of ingredients and changed my mind. I made exactly 1 inch balls and get 30 cookies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenController"},"reviewBody":"As a volunteer feild editor with Taste Recipes magazine I love classic cookie recipes! Simple ingredients and great crisp cookie! My teenage son prepared, quick to prepare. He skipped chilling because in a rush, with no difficulties. For us, removed from oven before minimum time. He loved them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeButton"},"reviewBody":"These had just the right amount of peanut butter and butter flavor. So good and crispy, just like I like. I used a cookie scoop and it made almost 3 dozen. I like mine kind of small.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPin"},"reviewBody":"I made these cookies for my family and am amazed at how quickly they were devoured. My children asked that I make them next time they need cookies for something. I will do so, and I am sure they will be a great success!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRocket"},"reviewBody":"My day care kids had a great time making these","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveWheel"},"reviewBody":"Yummo!! These are really good!! Will be making again!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"Excellent cookies!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Easy and delicious. What else do you need if you want something peanuty, and FAST.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedDog"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is in my old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook from 1989! Exact same. Anyway, it's a great, easy recipe that always turns out great. I usually use crunchy peanut butter because that's what my family likes & it gives the cookies more peanut taste. 7-9 minutes usually is perfect for baking, but one batch only make 2 1\/2 to 3 dozen for me.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedRadio"},"reviewBody":"Our church has a \"cookie walk\" every few months as a fundraiser. These cookies were thinner than the usual peanut butter cookies, but full of flavor! The amount of peanut butter was just perfect. I doubled the recipe as suggested, and they got a thumbs-up from my husband, the cookie expert.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"These cookies were pretty good. I was skeptical of how they came out of the oven. They fell really thin, but to my surprise they were crispy on the edges and soft in the middle (PERFECT). I haven't tried to dip them in milk yet. 1 batch was able to give me 12 cookies the size of the ones you get at the bakery. The taste was really good. I gave it a 4 star because the only thing it was lacking was more peanut butter taste, but this level of peanut butter may be just right for some. I say try it and if its not to your liking, give it a bit more pb. 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