Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with Roasted Peanuts Recipe

Name: Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with Roasted Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups raw peanuts; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups raw peanuts
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Spread the raw peanuts on a baking sheet pan.
3
Roast for 8 minutes or until light golden.
4
After they have cooled enough to handle, roughly chop the peanuts.
5
Set aside.
6
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
7
Set aside.
8
In a mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
9
Beat in the peanut butter until combined.
10
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
11
Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
12
Stir in the chopped peanuts.
13
Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
14
If the oven has been turned off, preheat the oven to 375F.
15
Line a couple sheet pans with parchment paper.
16
Form the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls using a 1-ounce cookie scoop and place on the lined sheet pan 2-inches apart.
17
Bake for 11-14 minutes or until the cookies are just set on the edges and lightly browned.
18
Let them cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

1712

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

163

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: 2 cups raw peanuts, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, and more.

Yes, Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with Roasted Peanuts 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.

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies with Roasted Peanuts

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