Pean butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies are a classic American treat characterized by their rich, nutty flavor and soft, crumbly texture. They are typically made from a simple dough of peanut butter, sugar, butter, flour, and eggs, often marked with a distinctive crisscross fork pattern on top. Originating in the United States in the early 20th century, they became a popular home-baked staple.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are generally high in fat and calories, primarily from peanut butter and butter, while also providing a moderate amount of protein and carbohydrates. A single homemade cookie can range from 100 to 200 calories, offering small amounts of fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E from the peanuts.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	140 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	17 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	100 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Vitamin E	0.5 mg
Copper	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg

Per 2 cookies (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The iconic crisscross pattern isn't just decorative; it was originally designed to flatten the dense dough to ensure even baking. Nutritionally, the use of peanut butter gives them a higher protein content than many other cookies, making them a slightly more satiating sweet snack.