How to Make Healthier Classic Peanut Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something nostalgic and comforting about the classic peanut butter cookie. With its lightly crispy edges, chewy center, and that unmistakable peanut butter flavor, it's no wonder this timeless treat has been a favorite for generations. But while traditional peanut butter cookies are undeniably delicious, they're often loaded with sugar and butter, making them a not-so-healthy choice for those trying to maintain a balanced diet.

That's where these Healthier Classic Peanut Butte...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, peanut butter, applesauce, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl; stir into peanut butter batter. Put batter in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 55mg