Crunchy Salty Peanut Butter Cookies
If you're a fan of peanut butter, you'll love these crunchy peanut butter cookies with peanuts! Unlike traditional soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, these cookies are packed with texture and crunch. They're made with creamy peanut butter and chopped peanuts, which add a nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch to every bite. Serve them with a tall glass of milk or cup of coffee or tea.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Fork
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 eggs
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- ⅔ cup dark brown sugar
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cups salted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the peanut butter, butter and sugars on medium speed for 2 minutes, until soft and fluffy, scraping the sides. Gradually add the egg mixture until well combined.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in stages. Mix only until everything is just combined, scraping down the sides and bottom. Add the salted peanuts and continue mixing on low speed until the nuts are mixed in.
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out about ¼ cup of dough and place on a prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each ball by pressing the top down with your hand, then use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern in the center.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown and just set. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Let all of your ingredients come to room temperature.
- When you cream the butter and sugar with the peanut butter, make sure the mixture is light and fluffy before adding any other ingredients.
- If making a criss cross shape, dip a fork into flour to keep it from sticking to the dough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
