Sweet Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Sweet Peanut Butter Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • recipe, pg. 66 of the sweet melissa baking book
  • the cookies are best when they are chewy, so don'tsp over-bake them
  • 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg which may or may not be optional
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Before you start: Position a rack in the top and bottom thirds of your oven. Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream peanut butter, butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 - 4 minutes. Beat in the egg.
  3. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. 3. Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl so that everything is combined evenly.
  5. 4. Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons and roll into balls. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets, and press down slightly. Using a fork dipped in flour, press down on the cookies first one way and then the other to form an X pattern, creating the crosshatch effect. (The cookies should now measure approx. 2 inches in diameter.) Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Overbaking will cause these chewy cookies to become crunchy so try to avoid it.
  6. The cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, they can be frozen wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 1 month. Do not unwrap before defrosting.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 538.52 Kcal (2255 kJ)
Calories from fat 449.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.89g 77%
Cholesterol 121.48mg 40%
Sodium 105.24mg 4%
Potassium 101.39mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.1g 7%
Sugars 13.64g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 3%
Protein 3.56g 7%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 31.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 612.52 Kcal (2564 kJ)
Calories from fat 510.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.75g 77%
Cholesterol 138.17mg 40%
Sodium 119.7mg 4%
Potassium 115.33mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.13g 7%
Sugars 15.52g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 3%
Protein 4.05g 7%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 35.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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