Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies (Slightly Healthier!) Recipe

Name: Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies (Slightly Healthier!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine (softened) or 1 cup butter (softened); 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup crunchy peanut butter; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

1 cup margarine (softened) or 1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Cream margarine or butter with sugars in a large bowl.
3
Add peanut butter. Mix until thoroughly combined.
4
Beat in egg and vanilla.
5
Sift together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
6
Slowly add dry ingredients to peanut butter mixture.
7
You should be able to roll dough into balls without it sticking too much. If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it is too stiff, add a little milk.
8
Roll dough into balls. You can dip them in sugar at this point or just put them directly onto the UNGREASED baking sheet.
9
Place about 1.5 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets *unless the sheet is notorious for sticking*.
10
Using a fork, flatten the balls a bit.
11
Bake in 375u00b0 oven for 10-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

1502

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup margarine (softened) or 1 cup butter (softened), 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies (Slightly Healthier!) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies (Slightly Healthier!)

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