Gideon’s Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies Copycat Recipe
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Our Gideon’s Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies Copycat Recipe is the ultimate treat for cookie lovers everywhere!
With a perfect blend of sweet and salty, this recipe captures the magic of the famous Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs, allowing you to recreate the giant cookies at home!
You’ll find the recipe at the end of this blog post, but first, what’s all the hype about?
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Gideon’s Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies Recipe:
Number of Servings: 10-12
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Why You’ll Love Our Copycat Gideon’s Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies
- They’re a perfect blend of creamy and crunchy.
- Easy to make with step-by-step instructions.
- Tastes just like the famous Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies.
- Ideal for any occasion or just a treat for yourself.
- Made with simple, high-quality ingredients.
What Is Gideon’s Bakehouse?
Gideon’s Bakehouse is a renowned Victorian-themed bakery owned by Steve Lewis that offers a heavenly assortment of handmade cookies and delectable treats.
The original Gideon’s Bakehouse at East End Market, Orlando, opened in October 2016 and expanded to the heart of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in 2021.
With a charming rustic ambiance and a mouthwatering display of goodies, this bakery is a must-visit for dessert enthusiasts!
Gideon’s cookies and cakes take over 24 hours to prepare and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
So to get the best choices from the bakery case, get to the new Disney Springs location early!
Gideon’s Bakehouse Virtual Queue
But be warned: waiting to grab one of these delectable treats can be hours…
Gideon’s Bakehouse has implemented a virtual queue system to manage the high demand and ensure a smooth experience for visitors.
This system allows guests to join a virtual line from their mobile devices and receive real-time updates on their estimated wait time.
This means you no longer have to physically wait in a long line outside the bakery—perfect for those super hot Central Florida days!
Join the virtual queue, explore the Disney Springs area, and receive a notification when it’s your turn to indulge in Gideon’s delicious treats.
Is it worth the wait? Absolutely!
What is So Special About Gideon’s Bakehouse?
At Gideon’s Bakehouse, their goodies are 100% handmade FROM SCRATCH every day!
They are known for their signature cookie, the “Half Pound Original Chocolate Chip Cookie,” which took 15 years to perfect!
Baked to perfection, this massive cookie is crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and loaded with generous chunks of high-quality chocolate.
Whether you’re a chocolate lover or prefer unique flavors like Pistachio Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe coming soon!) or Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gideon’s Bakehouse has a chewy cookie that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.
Try our copycat recipe of the seasonal Gideon’s Kris Kringle Cookie!
Does Gideon’s Bakehouse Only Sell Cookies?
Half-pound cookies are not the only star at Gideon’s Bakehouse.
Their menu also features an array of tempting cake slices and double-frosted cakes, each crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail.
From the traditional buttermilk True Red Velvet to the tantalizing Andes Mint Cookies & Cream Cake, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
In addition to its delicious treats, Gideon’s Bakehouse also offers locally sourced coffee and specialty beverages to complement your dessert experience.
Pair your favorite cookie with a perfectly brewed coffee or a cold glass of milk to complete your visit.
Whether visiting Disney Springs with friends or family or on a solo adventure, stop by Gideon’s Bakehouse for a truly memorable and indulgent culinary experience.
Prepare yourself to be whisked away on a journey of flavors and sweetness that will leave you craving more!
What Can I Serve With Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies?
- Iced Vanilla Caramel Coffee: Coffee and cookies are a delicious pairing.
- Thick & Creamy Vanilla Milkshakes: The creamy texture complements the rich peanut butter flavor.
- No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream: A classic pairing that never goes wrong.
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Gideon’s Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp baking soda bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1⅔ cups cake flour*
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plain flour
- 3 cups peanut butter baking chips divided
- 2 cups honey roasted peanuts divided
- Sea salt
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4. Line several baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set them aside.
- Using an electric hand or standing mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the cold butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed for 1-2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating for a further 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add the peanut butter to the bowl and mix until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- Sift or whisk the baking soda, salt, cake flour, and all-purpose flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture one cup at a time and mix until incorporated.
- Divide the peanut butter chips and honey-roasted peanuts between two bowls, set one aside, and add the other to the cookie mixture. Mix on low speed until combined.
- Divide the dough into portions using a large cookie scoop. Roll each dough scoop into a ball and lightly press the top of the dough ball into the peanut mixture, ensuring it is well covered. Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle each with sea salt. Place only six dough balls per tray, ensuring there is plenty of space between each one.
- Bake the cookies in the oven for 12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and gently press more peanut mixture on top of each cookie. Transfer to a wire rack to cool the cookies before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Cake Flour is a finely milled flour with lower protein content and less gluten. It is lighter and softer than all-purpose flour. Using it in cookies makes them softer, fluffier, and more cake-like.
- You can make your own cake flour by measuring 1 leveled cup of all-purpose (plain flour), removing 2 tablespoons, and adding 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (cornflour). Sift well before using.
Storage
- Store in a sealed container for up to a week.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.
- To enjoy later, bake frozen dough balls by adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
Tips
- Ensure the butter is cold for a fluffier texture.
- Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the dough to maintain the soft texture.
- Space out the cookies well to prevent merging.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Buffy
July 26, 2025 @ 9:51 pm
What size scoop is a large cookie scoop considered?
Michelle Ordever
July 27, 2025 @ 1:56 pm
In a set of three you generally get a small, medium, and large. A large is like the standard size scoop that most are. Try that size – or whatever size you have. You may have to adjust cooking time depending on the size of your cookies.
Shelby Morris
July 24, 2025 @ 7:28 pm
Sooo the recipe ingredients list doesn’t have amount for cornstarch, when the instructions ask for cornstarch. How much does it need?
Michelle Ordever
July 25, 2025 @ 10:28 am
Good catch! Not needed in the recipe – not sure how that sneaked in there! Have updated the recipe card.