The Whole Jar of Peanut Butter Cookies

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!

• Calories: 272 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 (18 ounce) jar peanut butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.