Heart Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

               
Classic peanut butter cookies get a heart-healthy update in this wholesome recipe. Ten easy ingredients make these deliciously chewy favorites moist and delicious.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 30 servings
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 egg
1 egg white
2 tsp vanilla extract
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Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.

Step 2

In another bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, egg, egg white and vanilla.

Step 3

Add peanut butter mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine well. Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Drop teaspoonfuls of batter on baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Flatten with a fork to make a crisscross pattern. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 30
Calories: 90
Make this for: Healthy Kids
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:90
total fat:6g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:13mg
sodium:58mg
total carb:7g
fibers:1g
proteins:3g

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Heart Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 30 servings
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 egg
1 egg white
2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.

Step 2

In another bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, egg, egg white and vanilla.

Step 3

Add peanut butter mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine well. Refrigerate batter for 30 minutes, covered with plastic wrap.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 5

Drop teaspoonfuls of batter on baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Flatten with a fork to make a crisscross pattern. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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