Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
🍪 Introduction
These Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, offering a lighter option without compromising on flavor. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and nuttiness, they make for a satisfying dessert or snack any time of day.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 42 cookies
- Calories per Serving: 45.6 kcal
- Fat Content: 1.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 8mg
- Sodium Content: 68.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.8g
- Protein Content: 0.7g
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 3/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Butter, room temperature |
| 1/4 cup | Light brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 3 tbsp | Nonfat milk |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 1/4 cups | Reduced-fat peanut butter |
Instructions
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Prepare for Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat two large baking sheets with cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, beat together the reduced-fat peanut butter and room temperature butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
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Incorporate Sugars
- Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the peanut butter mixture. Beat for another 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add Wet Ingredients
- Beat in the egg, nonfat milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Form and Bake Cookies
- Roll about a tablespoon of dough into a ball for each cookie.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Optional Crosshatch Pattern
- Using a fork, gently flatten each dough ball in a crisscross pattern to create a classic peanut butter cookie shape, if desired.
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Bake
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Cool and Serve
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Store
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Tips for Success
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Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that both the peanut butter and butter are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
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Avoid Overmixing: Mix the flour into the wet ingredients just until combined to prevent tough cookies.
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Cookie Texture: For softer cookies, reduce the baking time slightly. For crispier cookies, extend the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
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Customization: Feel free to add chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for extra flavor and texture.
These Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Cookies are a wonderful treat for those looking to indulge in a classic favorite with a healthier twist. They’re sure to satisfy your sweet cravings without weighing you down, making them perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying on your own with a glass of milk or hot beverage of your choice.
