Neiman Marcus Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
These soft, chewy cookies blend smooth peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and warm cinnamon—baked to golden perfection with that classic Neiman Marcus touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 45 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar
1 cup golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups (250g) vegetable shortening or softened unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups (525g) smooth peanut butter
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for even baking and easy cleanup.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening (or butter), granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
Add Peanut Butter and Eggs
Mix in the peanut butter until fully combined. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
Fold in Peanuts
Gently stir in chopped roasted peanuts for added texture.
Scoop and Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden on the edges.
Cool and Serve
Let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For crispier cookies, bake toward the longer end of the time range.
Swap smooth peanut butter for crunchy if you love extra texture.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
