A super simple recipe for chunky Peanut Butter Cookies! A tasty biscuit box filler!
You’ve just got to love a nice chunky peanut butter cookie!
Especially when they’re still warm from the oven.
These chunky salty and sweet cookies are really simple to make, ready quickly and well, just perfect for going alongside that cup of coffee… or glass of milk, if you’re planning on sharing them with the kids…
Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients
You’ll just need a handful of ingredients to make these delicious homemade cookies!
- 50g unsalted butter
- 2 tbs peanut butter – you can use smooth or crunchy – whichever you prefer, I use Whole Earth Peanut Butter
- 100g soft brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 150g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- Weighing scales
- Baking tray
- Fork
- Cooling rack
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How To Make Peanut Butter Cookies
- Heat the oven to 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4
- Cream together the butter and sugar – put the butter, peanut butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream together until combined.
- Crack in the egg and mix well.
- Sift in the plain flour and baking powder – and stir well to combine.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Using floured hands roll the cookie dough into ping pong sized balls and place on the tray.
- Squash the cookie balls down flat, using the back of a fork.
- Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until lightly browned.
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Make Peanut Butter Cookies Your Way
- Add in some chocolate chips – white or dark both work well.
- Sprinkle in some chopped peanuts and sultanas.
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How To Serve Homemade Cookies
- Perfect for elevenses time.
- Tucked into lunch boxes
- Turn into ice cream cookie sandwiches
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Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies
Sumper simple peanut butter cookie recipe
Ingredients
- 50g unsalted butter
- 2 tbs peanut butter
- 100g soft brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 150g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4
- Cream together the butter and sugar – put the butter, peanut butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and cream together until combined.
- Crack in the egg and mix well.
- Sift in the plain flour and baking powder – and stir well to combine.
- Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Using floured hands roll the cookie dough into ping pong sized balls and place on the tray.
- Squash the cookie balls down flat, using the back of a fork.
- Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the tray for 5-10 minutes before removing and placing on a cooling rack
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 129Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 42mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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