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

I'm baaack! Sorry the site was down for so long. Believe me, I missed it as much as some of you did! And hopefully there wont be any more unexpected interruptions! Back to the food!

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.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, I know. I have neglected my little blog here. And for that I am sorry! Lots of new stuff going on though, which is good, but leaves little for other outlets! The end of February was busy busy busy! I acquired two new jobs, both which I love and are a nice transition from dancing from me (which I am still doing when I can). Spice and I also moved, but just downstairs in our apartment complex to a two-person apartment. 

Needless to say, very little time and mental capacity for blogging! Which means my blogging style is probably going to change and you will be seeing less posts. I thought about whether I wanted to continue the blog and ultimately decided that I love having all my favorite recipes in one electronic place, with my thoughts on how I liked it. That being said, I will not only be baking less, but probably wont blog unless something is outstanding! Which I mostly do anyways since I would never want to share a less than stellar recipe!



I was craving a peanut butter cookie a few weeks ago and these were definitely a great find! I loved the hearty combo of the oats and peanut butter and the subtle chocolate that comes through too!



Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown Eyed Baker

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

On medium speed, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat to combine. On low speed, gradually add the flour until just combined. Stir in the oats, and then the chocolate chips.

Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) and drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden. Cool completely on the baking sheet and then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

During a particularly icy and no-bueno weather day here in New York, I leave you with some hearty cookies to tame the cold-weather blues.

I found these almost a granola-type cookie, but loved them all the same! They were soft but I loved the hearty texture of the oats, the banana and peanut butter together. Next time I make these I think I would try whole wheat flour as it would definitely add to the hippie cookie.

Peanut butter drizzle equals yum. Trust me.



Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
Two Peas and Their Pod

1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1 cup)
2 cups old fashioned oats

3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon honey

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter and sugars, mix until smooth. Add peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and egg. Combine until smooth. Next, add the banana and mix until combined.

3. Slowly add in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in the oats.

4. Drop cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or Silcone baking mats.  Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

5. To make the glaze-combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and honey in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. If it is too thick or thin, adjust by adding more milk or powdered sugar. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies.

Peanut Butter Fudge

I have been becoming ever so increasingly obsessed with nut butters if you couldn't tell. Of course, that translates itself to topping everything with a dollup of almond butter and making peanut butter cookies. And also, fudge, according to this post! I enjoyed making this awhile ago and really couldn't stop eating the stuff so I suppose it was pretty darn good! Very easy too. It would be perfect for a Christmas gift next year. Bookmark!

PS: Excuse the picture. I was lazy. Please forgive me.

Peanut Butter Fudge
All Recipes 

• 1/2 cup butter


• 2 1/4 cups brown sugar


• 1/2 cup milk


• 3/4 cup peanut butter


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over confectioners' sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth; pour into an 8x8 inch dish. Chill until firm and cut into squares.