Peanut Butter Gingerbread Cookies
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with these Peanut Butter Gingerbread Cookies—a delightful fusion of classic gingerbread spices and creamy peanut butter perfection. These cookies bring together the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves with the rich nuttiness of peanut butter, creating a unique twist on traditional holiday cookies. Rolled in a sparkling coat of granulated sugar and baked to golden perfection, each bite offers a balance of soft chewiness and a slight crispness on the edges. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these cookies are easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes. Serve them with a glass of milk or your favorite hot drink, and let the flavors of the season shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat evenly, then place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Using the back of a fork, gently flatten each cookie and create a crisscross pattern on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Peanut Butter Gingerbread Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.9 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 3399 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.7 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 322.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.2 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 3000 mg | 64% | |
*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.
