The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies

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This cookie got its name because a whole 18-ounce jar of peanut butter is used to make it. It is the creamiest, moistest cookie I have ever had, and bound to be a favorite with anyone who makes them. Just don't over bake them!

Submitted by Kevin Ryan
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
30
Yield:
5 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 30 servings

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 (18 ounce) jar peanut butter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, yolks, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Stir in peanut butter. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Finally, stir in the peanuts. Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

  3. Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Place on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 12 to 15 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. These cookies taste great when slightly undercooked.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272 Calories
18g Fat
25g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 7g 14%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.