Peanut Butter Cookies with Cayenne
Elevate your cookie game with these irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies with Cayenne—a bold twist on a classic treat! Perfectly soft and rich, these cookies marry the creamy sweetness of peanut butter with a subtle kick of cayenne pepper for an unexpected layer of warmth and spice. Made with pantry staples like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it a quick and easy dessert or snack. The crisscross patterns on top give these cookies a charming, homemade touch, while the cayenne adds a surprising and delightful depth of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more. Whether you're baking for a family gathering or simply indulging in a unique dessert, these spicy peanut butter cookies are guaranteed to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 120 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 100 grams White granulated sugar
- 100 grams Light brown sugar
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 160 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, peanut butter, white granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until creamy and smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
With a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to create crisscross patterns.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake for softer cookies.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.6 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.6 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 3080 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.1 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.7 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1161 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
