During the special holidays throughout the year, my wife’s sweet tooth becomes even more pronounced. One of her favorite treats during these times is peanut butter cookies, which she discovered on her own. I am delighted to be able to share this recipe with you, as it is one that has become a household favorite. What makes this recipe stand out is that the cookies themselves are not too sweet, making them a perfect snack for those who crave something sweet but don’t want to be overwhelmed by sugar.
The recipe is simple and easy to follow, with most ingredients readily available in most grocery stores. It calls for basics like flour, sugar, baking powder, and peanut butter, but what really sets it apart is the addition of vanilla extract and a dash of salt. These two ingredients give the cookies a subtle depth of flavor that takes them to the next level. The result is a cookie that is not only delicious but also versatile- it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a glass of cold milk. Whether you are entertaining guests or just looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth, this peanut butter cookie recipe is sure to please.
Prep Time: 25minutes mins
Cook Time: 18minutes mins
Total Time: 43minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ -3/4 cup peanut powder
- ½ cup butter
- 2 small eggs or 1 large egg will do
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1½ cups flour
- 2.83 oz. 80g almonds
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or almond extract optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the the sugar, peanut powder, butter together. Blend in one egg at a time until smooth. Add the vanilla or almond essence and mix well.
- Sift the salt, soda and flour together. Mix in the cinnamon and nutmeg. Then stir the flour into creamed mixture.
- Roll into balls, diameter about 1” or 1½”(for larger cookies), and placed on greased cookie sheets (about 5″ apart). Place a piece of almond in the centre of each cookie and flatten slightly.
- Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 15-18 minutes.
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GHP’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ -3/4 cup peanut powder
- ½ cup butter
- 2 small eggs or 1 large egg will do
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1½ cups flour
- 2.83 oz. 80g almonds
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract or almond extract optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the the sugar, peanut powder, butter together. Blend in one egg at a time until smooth. Add the vanilla or almond essence and mix well.
- Sift the salt, soda and flour together. Mix in the cinnamon and nutmeg. Then stir the flour into creamed mixture.
- Roll into balls, diameter about 1” or 1½”(for larger cookies), and placed on greased cookie sheets (about 5″ apart). Place a piece of almond in the centre of each cookie and flatten slightly.
- Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 15-18 minutes.