Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

These were a healthier peanut butter cookie. I brought them for a sweet afternoon treat during the week. These were moist and very peanut buttery!

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
From Oh She Glows

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup peanut butter (I used all natural)
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond milk
Sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat. In a medium mixing bowl mix the flour, baking soda and salt. In another large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir until combined. Pour the flour mixture over the peanut butter mixture and combine. Place the batter into the fridge for 30 minutes to set.

Remove from fridge and shape into 1-2 inch balls, place on baking sheet. Bake for 11 minutes at 350 degrees and let cool for 5 minutes.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Snack Bars

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These were a great bar cookie that I sort of used as an energy bar as well. Obviously, with my sweet tooth extraordinaire, I'm always looking for ways to cut back on sugar! I loved these bars and have made them several times.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Snack Bars
Jenna Laughs

3 tablespoons softened butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons milled flax seed
1 cup whole oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed until creamy; 4-5 minutes. Add egg, vanilla and peanut butter. Beat until combined. Add cocoa powder and beat on low speed.

In a separate bowl, combine flours, flax seed, oats, baking soda and salt. Mix together. Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients and stir until moistened. You may need to use your hands to get it all combined. Add chocolate chips and combine. Pour mixture into an 8-inch baking sheet fitted with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes.