I’m just gonna give you a minute to compose yourself after seeing these cookies…
Oh, momma.
W A N T!
Is there anything that invokes home and love like a warm peanut butter cookie?
~keep thinking~
The twist on these lovelies is that the recipe calls for all-natural peanut butter.
I see you squinching yer face, thinking the lack of sugared-up regular peanut butter is gonna make these AWFUL.
Truth is the cookies were good; I ate quite a few of them and so did Garry.
I also took a batch to Sweet E’s birthday bash (parent-approved. OMT! ain’t no dummy) and they were happily devoured.
It should be noted that I’m not a fan of peanut butter cookies, but these were perfect.
Light. No heavy peanut butter taste. Way less greasy.
A definite hit.
I was concerned that the lack of sugar in the natural peanut butter would leave the cookies lacking. I even thought about fiddling with the recipe to add a bit more sugar, but left it as is for a fun-time experiment.
The verdict?
I would happily make these again.
If all you have is natural peanut butter in your pantry, use it for these cookies!
Those you share them with, will thank ya!
Natural Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup natural peanut butter
Instructions:
In a large bowl, on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and salt until fluffy and well blended.
Beat in egg yolk and peanut butter.
Add egg and vanilla and beat until well combined.
Reduce speed to low and beat in flour until just blended.
Divide the dough in half and wrap in plastic.
Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375°.
Roll into 1 inch balls and place on parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
Bake until the cookies are evenly golden brown, 6 to 10 minutes.
Notes:
Adapted from Joy of Cooking
Happy Baking, my babies!
SuebakesFL
Monday 26th of November 2018
I bought some natural peanut butter with cocoa nibs and have been waiting for this recipe!! Bet they will be awesome!! Thanks!
Patti Tucker
Tuesday 27th of November 2018
Let us know how it goes!
Virginia Silva
Sunday 23rd of September 2018
What is sugar content for each serving?
Patti Tucker
Sunday 23rd of September 2018
I'm sorry, Virginia - I have no idea.
Jodie Fitz
Friday 7th of September 2018
These look absolutely delish! I am definitely craving some of these cookies after seeing those pictures! Thanks so much for sharing these on Reader Tip Tuesday! We hope you joined us at this week's party (its open and always growing). Hope to see you next week...xoxo
Patti Tucker
Saturday 8th of September 2018
Thank you, Jodie.
Miz Helen
Wednesday 5th of September 2018
Your Peanut Butter Cookies look delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, we sure enjoyed your post! Miz Helen
Patti Tucker
Wednesday 5th of September 2018
Thank YOU!
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