Peanut Butter Honey Cookies

These Peanut Butter Honey Cookies are a delightful twist on classic slice-and-bake treats, offering a tender crumb and deep, comforting flavor. The combination of creamy peanut butter and natural honey creates a cookie that is moist and slightly chewy, rather than dry or crumbly. They bake up golden brown with a soft interior that holds together beautifully. Ideal for holiday gift baskets, potlucks, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of coffee in the evening, these cookies are easy to prepare ahead of time. The dough can be chilled for days, allowing for fresh-baked cookies on demand with minimal effort.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 1348.5

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Peanut Butter Honey Cookies are a delightful twist on classic slice-and-bake treats, offering a tender crumb and deep, comforting flavor. The combination of creamy peanut butter and natural honey creates a cookie that is moist and slightly chewy, rather than dry or crumbly. They bake up golden brown with a soft interior that holds together beautifully. Ideal for holiday gift baskets, potlucks, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of coffee in the evening, these cookies are easy to prepare ahead of time. The dough can be chilled for days, allowing for fresh-baked cookies on demand with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Shortening
1/2 cup Peanut butter
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1 Egg
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
2 1/2 cup Flour
1 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

1
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and peanut butter together until smooth and well blended.
2
Add the honey and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
3
Gradually blend in the brown sugar.
4
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
5
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6
Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
7
Stir in the raisins if using.
8
Shape the dough into a log.
9
Wrap tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
10
Preheat oven to 350&# 194;Â°F (175ÃÂ°C).
11
Cut the chilled dough into thin slices and place on greased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
12
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
13
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1348.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.1g74%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 2602.0mg109%
Total Carbohydrate 210.1g71%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugars 90.7g
Protein 25.6g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: These cookies are an "ice box" style cookie, meaning the dough can be prepared in advance. Store the wrapped dough log in the freezer for up to 3 months. Slice and bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time if needed.

Variations: For a nuttier flavor and texture, substitute 1/2 cup of the flour with 1/2 cup ground peanuts. You can also use whole wheat flour for a heartier cookie.

Ingredient Tip: If the dough is too soft to slice cleanly, ensure it is chilled thoroughly. You can also refrigerate the slices for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.

Keywords: cookies, peanut butter, honey, baking, dessert, chewy, slice-and-bake, shortening, raisins, snack, gift, easy, homemade, treat, sweet, comfort food

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