Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
Packed with protein and sweet flavor, these peanut butter mini cookies are a simple treat that's sure to please.
Ingredients
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1 cup smooth peanut butter
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1 large egg
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1 dash vanilla extract
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2/3 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup whey protein powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Combine peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl with a fork. Mix until smooth. Add sugar, whey protein, and salt. Mix well until ingredients are blended together.
3
Scoop the mixture out with a tablespoon and roll into 3/4-inch balls. Place onto ungreased baking sheets, about 1/2 inch apart. Flatten each cookie to 1/4-inch thickness with a fork.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on the edges, about 6 minutes. Let cool for at least 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.