Ingredients and Weight:
- Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (227g)
- Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup (247g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5mL)
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Amaranth flour: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, amaranth flour, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Total fat: 12g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Total carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Rich peanut butter flavor
- Nutty crunch from amaranth flour
- Sweet and slightly savory
User Comments:
- "These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty."
- "I love the addition of amaranth flour, it gives them a unique texture."
- "My kids devoured these cookies in minutes!"
- "Perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack."
- "Highly recommend trying this recipe!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the cookies.
- If you don't have amaranth flour, you can substitute with quinoa flour or almond flour.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before handling to prevent them from breaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
