Peanut Cookies

Vegetarian
Peanut Cookies
60 min.
40
69kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that will impress friends and family, look no further than these irresistible peanut cookies! With their rich, nutty flavor and soft, chewy texture, they strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch, making them a favorite among cookie lovers of all ages.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. In just about an hour, you can whip up a batch of 40 delicious cookies, perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a cozy evening at home. The combination of smooth peanut butter and light-brown sugar creates a wonderfully rich taste that brings nostalgic memories to life. Plus, with the ease of preparation—using just a few basic ingredients and everyday kitchen tools—you'll find that making these cookies is a breeze!

Not only are these cookies vegetarian, but they are also incredibly versatile. Feel free to add in your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or chopped nuts, to customize them to your taste. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored for later, these peanut cookies are guaranteed to bring joy and satisfaction to your dessert table. So why wait? Let’s get baking!

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%
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