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whole wheat orange peanut butter cookies

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This delightful cookie recipe and picture come from an old magazine clipping. The touch of orange rind gives them a unique flavor.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For whole wheat orange peanut butter cookies

  • 1 1/4 c
    unsifted whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    chunky peanut butter
  • 2/3 c
    light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/3 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    grated orange rind
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make whole wheat orange peanut butter cookies

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed, beat together the butter and peanut butter until well blended. Add the sugars and beat until well blended. Beat in the egg, orange rind and vanilla; then add the flour mixture and beat well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 2
    Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Flatten them with a lightly sugared fork, making a crisscross pattern
  • 3
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned. If desired, score with a skewer after 5 minutes of baking. Cool on a wire rack.
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