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Peanut butter cookies
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- + cooling
- Easy
- Makes 12
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 230g golden caster sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra to sprinkle on top
- 200g smooth peanut butter
- a handful roasted peanuts, chopped
Method
- STEP 1
Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and line 2 baking trays with baking paper or silicone baking mats.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
