Everybody likes cookies, right? A perfect small treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. Here is a super simple and quick recipe using only the ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. The cookies will be extremely short and crumbly, so they are perfect for enjoying at home and do not like to be transported. But in a way, it is a good thing because you just need to enjoy them at home and there are more for you! In fact, don’t let yourself be fooled by the image where the cookies are pictured in a jar – taking them out several crumbled, so I recommend storing them on a flat surface, cookie rack, or a plate. Let’s not fool ourselves, they will be eaten super quickly anyhow, so no need to place them in a jar.
For all you PB&J lovers out there – feel free to spread your favorite jam or jelly on a cookie. Just a fresh raspberry or strawberry also works super nicely. And after I managed to destroy some cookies to a crumb I created a dessert out of these with Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries, and the cookie crumbles sprinkled on top – delish!
Cooking time: 10 min
Yields: 24 small cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup flour ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 tbsp water, if necessary
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 360 F and cover the baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add peanut butter and mix until you have got a crumbly mixture, try to form a ball. If the mixture seems too dry (peanut butters and flours are not all the same), add a bit of water, as little as possible to help the dough come together
4. Divide the dough into 24 equal parts and roll into little balls placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Push the balls flat with a fork creating a pattern on each cookie.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, let them cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to the rack to completely cool.
By Kadri Raig
Kadri is a food blogger and yoga teacher from Estonia. She loves to spend time in the kitchen, but most of her recipes are simple and usually don’t require more than 20 minutes of active cooking time. She thinks everybody can find time to cook healthy food at home - it's just a matter of planning. "I work in an office full time, teach yoga 7-8 hours a week, and write a blog. If I manage to cook most of my meals, then so can you!" Connect with Kadri and enjoy many more of her delicious healthy recipes on her website: www.kahvliga.ee.