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Peanut Butter Candy Cane Cookies

Sea Salt Savorings
Soft, chewy, and with just the right amount of peppermint crunch, these cookies are a unique twist on a classic peanut butter favorite.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest time 3 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 2 dozen
Calories 1574 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Cookie Sheets

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 c unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 c light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c creamy peanut butter
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 c all purpose flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 c crushed candy cane
  • 1/3 c sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
  • Mix softened butter and brown sugar together well. Mix for 2 minutes.
  • Add in peanut butter egg, vanilla, salt, baking soda and candy cane.  Mix well for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly add flour and combine well, do not over mix.
  • Using a cookie scooper - scoop batter and roll each cookie ball in sugar and place on lined cookie sheet.
  • Using a fork flatten cookies.
  • Sprinkle top of cookies with crushed candy canes.
  • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let set for 3-4 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

The egg and butter should be at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 1574kcalCarbohydrates: 193gProtein: 26gFat: 82gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 5gSugar: 121gVitamin A: 1537IUCalcium: 139mgIron: 6mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.