Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies

Dairy Free
Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies
25 min.
60
96kcal

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Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies: A Dairy-Free Delight

Indulge in the sweet and nutty goodness of these Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies, a delightful dairy-free treat that promises to satisfy your cravings in just 25 minutes! Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. With a generous yield of 60 cookies, you can share the joy or keep a stash for yourself. Each cookie comes in at a modest 96 calories, making it an ideal dessert choice for those watching their waistline.

Crafted with a blend of wholesome and delightful ingredients, these cookies stand out with their unique combination of honey and peanut butter as the star flavors. The recipe calls for shortening, ensuring a dairy-free option that's perfect for those with dietary restrictions. The addition of eggs, beaten to just the right consistency, binds the mixture together beautifully.

The dry ingredients - a harmonious blend of all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt - work in perfect harmony to create a cookie that's both tender and slightly crisp. The process of rolling the dough into balls and then gently flattening them with a fork dipped in flour adds a charming texture and a personal touch to each cookie.

Baked to perfection at 350°, these cookies take just 8 to 10 minutes to transform from dough to a delectable dessert. The result? A cookie that's set to perfection, with a slight golden hue that's as inviting as it is irresistible. Allow them to cool on wire racks, and you'll be rewarded with a cookie that's as delightful to eat as it is to make.

With a balanced caloric breakdown that includes 7.4% protein, 37.4% fat, and 55.2% carbs, these Honey-Peanut Butter Cookies are not only delicious but also provide a nice balance of nutrients. So why not give your taste buds a treat and whip up a batch of these delightful cookies? Your family, friends, and guests will thank you for it!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • cup creamy peanut butter 
  • cup honey 
  • large eggs lightly beaten room temperature
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup sugar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, mix shortening, peanut butter and honey.
  2. Add eggs; mix well.
  3. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to peanut butter mixture and mix well.
  4. Roll into 1-11/2-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour.
  5. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes.
  6. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein7.4%
Fat37.4%
Carbs55.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.06
Glycemic Load
8.33
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9978260889487%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.95kcal
4.8%
Fat:4.14g
6.36%
Saturated Fat:0.92g
5.77%
Carbohydrates:13.73g
4.58%
Net Carbohydrates:13.35g
4.85%
Sugar:8.44g
9.38%
Cholesterol:6.2mg
2.07%
Sodium:75.07mg
3.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.84g
3.68%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.54%
Vitamin B3:0.95mg
4.74%
Selenium:2.87µg
4.1%
Folate:16.03µg
4.01%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.73%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.45%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.91%
Phosphorus:26.31mg
2.63%
Iron:0.43mg
2.38%
Magnesium:8.97mg
2.24%
Fiber:0.39g
1.55%
Copper:0.03mg
1.53%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.3%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.25%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.14%
Potassium:36.26mg
1.04%