Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Adapted from the original Jif Jif Creamy Peanut Butter packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Jif.
"The quintessentially soft and chewy fork-crisscrossed cookie."
The Story
Introduced shortly after Jif peanut butter hit the market in 1958, this recipe became the gold standard for industrial-era peanut butter cookies. It was engineered specifically to showcase the brand's 'fresh-roasted flavor' and smooth texture, specifically recommending the distinctive fork-crisscross pattern to ensure even baking.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Cream together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- 3
Add egg and beat just until blended.
- 4
Combine flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture at low speed.
- 5
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
- 6
Flatten slightly in a crisscross pattern with a fork dipped in flour.
- 7
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until set and just beginning to brown.
- 8
Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to wire rack.