Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the peanuts.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 200 (per cookie)
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Salty and sweet with a peanutty flavor
- Soft and chewy texture with a slight crunch from the peanuts
- Golden brown exterior
User Comments:
- "These cookies are the perfect balance of salty and sweet. I love the crunch of the peanuts!"
- "They're so easy to make and always a hit with guests."
- "I love that they're a classic American dessert with a unique twist."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use salted peanuts for the best flavor.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with butter or cooking spray.
- The cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
