How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies With Peanuts
The rich, nutty flavor and criss-cross tops of peanut butter cookies are unmistakable. People snatch them up at parties and at home because they're simple and delicious. Many recipes call for peanut butter but no nuts. If you desire a texture with a bit more crunch, you can add real peanuts to your cookie dough to create a satisfying treat. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Baking sheets
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, egg and sugars. Blend until smooth.
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Fold in the peanut butter and chopped peanuts. Slowly add the baking soda, flour and salt. Continue mixing for 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly blended.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough, spaced 1 inch apart, onto your baking sheets. Press criss-crosses onto the tops of the dough with the underside of a fork, if you wish.
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Bake the cookies 9 to 10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Remove the baking sheets and allow cookies to cool completely before transferring to serving plates.
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Tips & Warnings
For short-term storage, keep the peanut butter cookies in a jar or tin with a slice of white bread to maintain freshness for up to a week. For long-term storage, wrap cookies tightly in plastic wrap, place inside a plastic container or freezer bags and freeze.
