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Cinnamon Sugar Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies blend creamy peanut butter with a dusting of cinnamon sugar for a chewy, soft texture highlighted by a delicate crunch from the cinnamon-sugar coating. Flourless and centered on peanut butter's rich flavor, they require chilling dough before baking to prevent spreading, resulting in an ideal balance of tender and structured cookies. The crisscross fork pattern atop adds a traditional touch and ensures even baking.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 24 mins
Servings:
18
cookies
Calories:
143 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy, not organic
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1 egg large
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup granulated sugar , for rolling
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon , for rolling
Instructions
- Add the first six ingredients to a stand mixer on medium-high speed and beat for 1 to 2 minutes with a paddle attachment. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then beat for 1 minute more or just until smooth and the ingredients are combined.
- Place mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 1 hour, allowing to rest and chill.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the ¼ cup granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Using a small cookie scoop, form balls and dredge each one through the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Dredge the balls through the mixture twice to create a thicker cinnamon-sugar coating will produce cookies with more texture and a more intense cinnamon sugar flavor.
- Place balls onto a Silpat-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten the mounts slightly with the tines of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes. The bottoms will have set, but the tops may look under-done but they will set up as they cool. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for at least 10 minutes or until they've firmed up.
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Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter from brands like Jif or Skippy to avoid oily or crumbly dough.
- Chilling the dough for at least one hour is essential to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.