Uruguayan Peanut Cookies
A classic Uruguayan recipe with a peanut twist, perfect for baking and snacking.
Ingredients
- β2 cups peanut butter
- β1 cup sugar
- β2 eggs
- β2 cups all-purpose flour
- β1 teaspoon baking powder
- β1/2 teaspoon salt
- β1 cup, chopped peanuts
- β1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- β1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 5
Stir in chopped peanuts.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 8
Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- 9
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Serve warm or at room temperature.