
Peanut butter cookies
- Amanda James
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Makes 12
Easy
Total time: 25 mins
+ cooling
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Nutty, buttery and quick to make, these crisp peanut butter cookies are gluten-free and great for baking with kids. Have them ready in just under 30 mins.
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Ingredients
Nutrition
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1 egg
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230g golden caster sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp sea salt
plus extra to sprinkle on top
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200g smooth peanut butter
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a handful roasted peanuts
chopped
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal218
- fat11.3g
- saturates2.7g
- carbs21.9g
- sugars20.5g
- fibre1.1g
- protein6.4g
- salt0.6g
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Method
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step 1
Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and line 2 baking trays with baking paper or silicone baking mats.
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step 2
In a large bowl, whisk the egg into the sugar until fully combined. Add the vanilla and salt, and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. Mix in the peanut butter until well combined and a dough forms. Leaveto stand for 5-10 minutes to firm up.
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step 3
Form the dough into 12 balls and spread evenly across the baking trays. Press lightly to flatten them slightly and sprinkle over a little extra salt and chopped peanuts.
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step 4
Bake for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before eating. These can be stored in a tin for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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Amanda James
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