Try our easy recipe for peanut butter cookies, then check out more delicious cookie recipes such as these classic chocolate chip cookies, healthy cookies and edible cookie dough.
Ingredients
- egg 1
- golden caster sugar 230g
- vanilla extract ½ tsp
- sea salt 1 tsp, plus extra to sprinkle on top
- smooth peanut butter 200g
- roasted peanuts a handful, chopped
Method
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
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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.
*This recipe is gluten-free according to industry standards
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Nutritional Information
- Kcals 218
- Fat 11.3g
- Saturates 2.7g
- Carbs 21.9g
- Sugars 20.5g
- Fibre 1.1g
- Protein 6.4g
- Salt 0.6g