Description
These Applesauce Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, combining the rich flavor of peanut butter with the moistness of applesauce for a healthier treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, applesauce, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt, and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, add more brown sugar to taste.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Applesauce Peanut Butter Cookies, healthy cookies, dessert recipes