Peanut Butter Cookies recipe – 69 calories
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (1/2 cup minus 1 tablespoon)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
6 tablespoons unsweetened butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare the baking sheets with parchment paper or with a light coating of cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the powdered sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter and oil for about 2-3 minutes (until light and fluffy). Add in the egg and vanilla and beat for another 1 minute (or less), until combined.
5. Beat or stir in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
6. Using rounded tablespoons, shape the dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Place the balls on a baking sheet, flatten them using the bottom of a glass and use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern. Optionally, sprinkle a bit of chopped peanuts on top.
7. Bake the cookies in the top third of a pre-heated oven for about 5 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cookies have lightly browned on top.
8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes. Place on a cooling rack until fully cooled.
9. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Servings: 60
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 69
Calories from fat: 37
Total fat: 4.2g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Total carbs: 7.3g
Protein: 1.1g
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