Peanut Butter Cookies with Butterscotch Bits

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
64%
Peanut Butter Cookies with Butterscotch Bits
35 min.
1
6254kcal

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If you're a fan of rich, indulgent desserts, then these Peanut Butter Cookies with Butterscotch Bits are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. With an impressive health score of 64, these cookies strike a delightful balance between decadence and a touch of healthier indulgence. The combination of chunky peanut butter and sweet butterscotch morsels creates a symphony of textures and flavors that will satisfy anyone's sweet tooth.

Not only are these cookies absolutely delicious, but they are also vegetarian and packed with energy, making them a perfect treat for a midday pick-me-up or a sweet ending to your day. The recipe is straightforward, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, and the chilling time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, intensifying the taste with every bite. Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, chewy cookie, with the rich nuttiness of peanut butter harmonizing with the sweet butterscotch—a truly irresistible combination!

The tantalizing aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake will surely have everyone eager to dive in. So gather your ingredients, set aside some time to bake, and prepare to relish the deliciousness of these Peanut Butter Cookies with Butterscotch Bits. It's not just a dessert; it's an experience that will bring joy to any occasion!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 11 oz butterscotch topping 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups peanut butter (not "all natural")
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature (1 stick)
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.
  2. Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating to blend. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture and butterscotch morsels. Form into a large disk and wrap in plastic. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 375F; line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Use hands to form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  4. Place balls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Using a fork, press balls flat, then press again to form a crisscross pattern.
  5. Bake cookies until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts

Calories6254kcal
Protein7.35%
Fat53.96%
Carbs38.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
219.09
Glycemic Load
366.66
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
71.912174053814%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:6253.96kcal
312.7%
Fat:386.07g
593.95%
Saturated Fat:173.6g
1084.98%
Carbohydrates:622.87g
207.62%
Net Carbohydrates:599.79g
218.11%
Sugar:450.69g
500.77%
Cholesterol:426.8mg
142.27%
Sodium:3736.73mg
162.47%
Alcohol:1.38g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:118.41g
236.81%
Manganese:6.86mg
342.75%
Vitamin B3:61.57mg
307.83%
Vitamin E:40.6mg
270.66%
Magnesium:715.04mg
178.76%
Phosphorus:1714.72mg
171.47%
Folate:667.8µg
166.95%
Selenium:94.1µg
134.43%
Vitamin B1:1.92mg
127.68%
Vitamin B2:2.1mg
123.81%
Copper:1.95mg
97.32%
Vitamin B6:1.93mg
96.55%
Fiber:23.08g
92.3%
Iron:15.69mg
87.17%
Zinc:12.11mg
80.75%
Potassium:2666.63mg
76.19%
Vitamin B5:6.18mg
61.85%
Vitamin A:3072IU
61.44%
Calcium:378.7mg
37.87%
Vitamin K:29.92µg
28.5%
Vitamin D:2.68µg
17.87%
Vitamin B12:0.95µg
15.79%
Source:My Recipes