Anders Bandt

Coconut Oil Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus more for coating
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter-creamy or crunchy as you prefer

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer place coconut oil, peanut butter and sugars on medium speed.
  • Add the vanilla extract and egg. Beat on medium speed until blended.
  • Add the dry ingredients all at once. Beat on low speed until the flour is mixed in.
  • Make the dough into a single large ball and cover in saran wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cookie dough from the fridge and preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, silpats (or oil them) and set aside.
  • Place about 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl for coating the cookie dough balls.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, (if you have one, or a tablespoon if you don't) scoop out the dough.
  • Place the dough between the palms of your hands. Now, roll the dough into a ball and coat in sugar.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until your cookie sheet has twelve dough balls two inches apart. Repeat with the second baking tray. Use a fork to make the traditional cross pattern on the cookies.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until just slightly brown. Remove from the oven and leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set.