Description
These Protein Peanut Butter Cookies offer a nutritious twist on a classic treat, using powdered peanut butter to reduce fat content while keeping rich peanut flavor. With a sweetener substitute and a simple baking process, these cookies deliver a soft, chewy texture and satisfying taste, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ⅔ cup powdered peanut butter (PB2 or similar)
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup baking sweetener of choice
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the Peanut Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered peanut butter with water. Stir until a thick, creamy peanut butter paste forms, providing the base for the cookies.
- Add Sweetener & Salt: Incorporate your baking sweetener choice along with a pinch of salt into the peanut butter paste. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors evenly.
- Incorporate the Egg: Beat in the egg until the dough becomes smooth. Expect the mixture to be slightly runny, which will still bake into a firm cookie.
- Form the Cookies: Using a spoon, drop dollops of the dough onto the prepared baking tray. Shape lightly into cookie forms; they will not spread significantly during baking.
- Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 10 to 13 minutes. The cookies should be soft when removed but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool & Set: Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then refrigerate for 40 minutes to achieve the best chewy texture before serving.
Notes
- Using powdered peanut butter significantly reduces the fat content compared to regular peanut butter.
- Sweeteners can be adjusted depending on dietary preferences, such as stevia, erythritol, or other baking sweeteners.
- Refrigerating the cookies before serving improves texture, making them chewier.
- These cookies do not spread much during baking, so space them slightly apart on the tray.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
