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Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:10Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:10
Active Time:25 mins
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:10
Servings:
10
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3/4cupwhole-wheat flour3/4cupall-purpose flour1teaspoonbaking soda1/4teaspoonground nutmeg1/4teaspoonsalt1cupcrunchynatural peanut butter3/4cuppuremaple syrup
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Ingredients
3/4cupwhole-wheat flour
3/4cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
1/4teaspoonground nutmeg
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cupcrunchynatural peanut butter
3/4cuppuremaple syrup
Directions
Position racks in top third and lower third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the mixture; add peanut butter and maple syrup to the well and stir until combined. Continue stirring, incorporating the flour mixture into the peanut butter mixture, until a dough forms, about 1 minute.
Shape the dough into 20 balls (about 2 tablespoons each); arrange the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Using the back of a fork, flatten each ball slightly, creating a crisscross pattern with the fork tines.
Bake until fragrant and golden brown on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets between the top and bottom racks halfway through. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
To make aheadFreeze dough balls on a large rimmed baking sheet until frozen, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake at 350°F from frozen, adding 2 to 4 minutes to the total bake time. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
To make ahead
Freeze dough balls on a large rimmed baking sheet until frozen, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Bake at 350°F from frozen, adding 2 to 4 minutes to the total bake time. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
EquipmentParchment paper
Equipment
Parchment paper
Frequently Asked Questions
Natural peanut butter is simply ground-up peanuts—andpeanuts are powerful little packages of satiating fiber, protein and healthy fats. They are also a good source of folate and magnesium. Like other plant foods, peanuts provide antioxidants, and eating them has been associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Eating peanuts may also help balance blood sugar, in part due to their protein, fat and fiber levels.
Pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener that is made from boiling the sap of maple trees. Besides providing carbohydrates for energy,maple syrup also contains the mineral manganese—you’ll get 35% of your day’s worth in 1 tablespoon. Manganese plays a role in activating enzymes in your body that are responsible for breaking carbohydrates down so they can be used as fuel. Though it does provide some nutritional benefits, it’s still considered an added sugar.
The peanut butter cookies are done when the edges are golden brown and the delicious smell of fresh-baked cookies fills your kitchen, about 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies harden as they cool, so it’s best to wait for them to cool completely before eating. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
We recommend using natural peanut butter, which is made with just peanuts and sometimes a little salt. Regular peanut butter often has added sugar and oils that will alter the nutritional profile of the recipe.
EatingWell.com, December 2023
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)288Calories14gFat36gCarbs9gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
