Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter was first paired with apples in the early 1900s as a way to promote peanut butter as a nutritious and delicious spread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 27 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Total Time 27 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Grated apple
• ¹⁄₂ cup Old-fashioned oats
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated apple, oats, and chopped peanuts.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.