Peanut Cookies

Vegetarian
Peanut Cookies
60 min.
40
69kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Peanut Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion! Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a homemade dessert, these cookies are sure to impress. With their rich peanut flavor and a soft, chewy texture, they are a wonderful way to satisfy your dessert cravings while keeping things vegetarian.

What makes these Peanut Cookies truly special is their simplicity. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, they come together in about an hour, making them an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The combination of smooth peanut butter and light-brown sugar creates a deliciously sweet and nutty flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Not only are these cookies easy to make, but they also yield a generous batch of 40 servings, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Each cookie is a mere 69 calories, allowing you to enjoy a guilt-free treat. Plus, they can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, ensuring that you can savor their deliciousness long after they come out of the oven.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Peanut Cookies. Your kitchen will be filled with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies, and your taste buds will thank you for it!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 1.3 cup light-brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup smooth peanut butter 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted at room temperature
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together flour, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Mix in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture; mix until combined. Stir in peanut butter and the peanuts.Drop 2 teaspoons of dough on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing about 3 inches apart. Lightly flatten to 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  3. Bake cookies, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges are just golden, about 13 minutes.
  4. Let cool on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories69kcal
Protein6.93%
Fat37.29%
Carbs55.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.22
Glycemic Load
1.8
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3213043436408%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:68.87kcal
3.44%
Fat:2.93g
4.51%
Saturated Fat:1.09g
6.81%
Carbohydrates:9.87g
3.29%
Net Carbohydrates:9.63g
3.5%
Sugar:7.03g
7.82%
Cholesterol:7.66mg
2.55%
Sodium:39.13mg
1.7%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:1.23g
2.45%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.68%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.11%
Selenium:1.67µg
2.39%
Folate:9.19µg
2.3%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.28%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.97%
Phosphorus:17.4mg
1.74%
Magnesium:6.95mg
1.74%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.64%
Iron:0.27mg
1.51%
Copper:0.02mg
1.12%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:SippitySup