Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies (Healthier Version)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, light, minus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or light olive oil, grape seed oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted melted and cooled slightly
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup peanuts finely chopped
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flours, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl mix together the peanut butter, brown sugar, butter, oil, honey, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in flour mixture until just combined, do not overwork.
- Wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
- Line one baking sheet with silicon baking mat or parchment paper.
- Using 2 tablespoons of chilled dough, roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place 2 inches apart onto the lined baking sheets.
- Oil the bottom of a cup and gently press each ball down to about 1/2 inch thick, sprinkle with peanuts and press lightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven, until puffed and edges begin to brown, about 13 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Will keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
whole wheat flour, flour, baking soda, salt, peanut butter, brown sugar, canola oil, butter, honey, sugar, eggs, vanilla, peanuts
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/chewy-peanut-butter-cookies-hea-54160 (may not work)