So, we have been discussing healthy and diet for a few posts so let’s have a fun one shall we? Peanut butter cookies, you can smell them from a mile away and everybody LOVES them. I have a recipe that bakes a little flat with crisp edges and a soft middle. The perfect peanut butter cookie to satisfy any craving!
Peanut butter cookies
2 sticks of softened butter
1 cup of creamy or crunch peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar (plus more for rolling)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
Preheat oven to 350
Cream together butter, brown and white sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time until combined, scraping down the bowl with each addition.
In a separate bowl combine all dry ingredients.
Combine wet and dry just until dough forms. Scoop into 1oz balls, roll in sugar, and press criss cross with a fork.
Bake for 7-8 minutes. Allow to cool for 3 minutes before attempting to consume.
For thick chewy cookies, chill dough for 1 hour before rolling.
*fun add ins before baking: mini chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, Reese’s peices, chocolate sprinkles, dried cranberries, m&ms, and more.
*for chocolate peanut butter cookies, add a few spoonfuls of Nutella or sundae fudge before chilling.
Remember, it’s all about balance, have a cookie or two, just not the whole tray (but I won’t tell if you do eat the whole tray 😉)
Happy baking!
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