Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies

May 27, 2010 in Whole Wheat Cookies by Webmaster

These yummy whole wheat peanut butter cookies are similar to traditional peanut butter cookies, but make with whole wheat flour for added nutrition.

Ingredients:
  • ¼ lb. butter (1/2 c. or 1 stick) Soft, but not melted.
  • ½ c. peanut butter (an extra tablespoon, if you use chunky)
  • ¾ c. Dr. Grandma’s Sweetener or sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ c. Dr. Grandma’s 100% whole organic hard red spring wheat flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
Directions:
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream the butter and peanut butter. Add the sweetener and egg, beat well.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients and add gradually to the peanut butter mixture.
  4. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula and mix until smooth.
  5. Use a 16 – 18 inch piece of waxed paper to shape a roll of the cookie dough.
  6. Put into the refrigerator until firm. If you handle it lightly and work quickly, you can go to the next step without refrigeration.
  7. Slice roll into ¼ inch slices.
  8. Place on unbuttered cookie sheet about an inch apart.
  9. Score tops with fork tip. (Traditional Peanut Butter Cookie Top)
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until slightly browned.
  11. Gently transfer to cooling racks.

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