Peanut butter cookies have been an icon of American cuisine since the peanut was industrialized at the beginning of the 20th century. Its fork mark is an instantly recognizable visual seal. They are childhood cookies, picnics and homemade pastries throughout the United States.
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Peanut butter cookies
Peanut butter cookies americanas con mantequilla de cacahuete y marca de tenedor clasica.
- USA
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- High protein
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
24
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 165 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 9 g
- Sodium 160 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Peanut butter cookies are a United States preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 27 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of creamy peanut butter.
- Have ready: 150 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 100 g of brown sugar.
- Have ready: 1 large egg.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat oven to 175 C
Preheat oven to 175 C. Beat peanut butter with sugars until creamy. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Add egg and vanilla; mix until completely integrated
Add egg and vanilla; mix until completely integrated.
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Add flour
Incorporate flour, baking soda and salt until manageable dough. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Form 30 g balls and place on a tray; mark cross with fork…
Form 30 g balls and place on a tray; mark cross with fork dipped in sugar.
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Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired
Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.
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Bake 10-12 minutes until firm edges; cool on rack
Bake 10-12 minutes until firm edges; cool on rack.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with pieces of dark chocolate.
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