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whole wheat orange peanut butter cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
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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