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The Crunchy Classic Cookies Johnny Cash Grew Up Loving By Kristine Belonio Dec. 11, 2025 12:00 pm EST

Johnny Cash was mostly known for his rebellious image and distinctive bass-baritone voice that gave life to his biggest hits, including "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire." But away from the limelight and his massive fame as a musician, his home life was not complete without his favorite foods. Johnny Cash's signature dish was Southern-style chili , but he also enjoyed vintage country dishes like cornbread, biscuits and gravy, pinto beans, and fried catfish. As for his sweet tooth, Cash's go-to was peanut butter cookies made with crunchy peanut butter (not creamy).

Johnny's fondness for these cookies likely came from a place of love, considering his mom bake

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