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Honey Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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3.9 from 3 reviews

These Honey Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweetened with honey and sugars, making for an irresistible treat. The combination of creamy peanut butter and honey gives these cookies a rich, natural sweetness and a slightly chewy texture. Ideal for snack time, they’re easy to make and bake in just over 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Sugars for Dough and Rolling

  • ½ cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, or a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, honey, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed. Continue mixing for about 3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla bean paste into the mixture, beating thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
  5. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Form and Roll Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), portion out dough balls. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat evenly, then place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each dough ball gently with a fork to create the classic peanut butter cookie crosshatch pattern.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still appear soft.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper helps prevent cookies from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
  • Flattening the cookies with a fork not only shapes them but also helps them bake evenly.
  • Rolling dough balls in granulated sugar adds a sweet crunch on the outside of the cookies.
  • Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool and should remain chewy inside.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
  • For a nuttier flavor, consider using natural peanut butter but note it may affect texture.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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