Peanut Butter Cookies

Craving something nutty and sweet? These Brown Butter Peanut Butter Cookies are your answer!

Do you want a cookie? I do! Sometimes, I need a special cookie. That’s when I make these Classic Peanut Butter Brown Butter Cookies. They are not just any cookies.

They are warm and chewy. They have a nutty flavor. You will want to make them again. They are ready fast. They taste like a warm hug.

Why I Love This Classic Peanut Butter Brown Butter Cookies Recipe

I made these Classic Peanut Butter Brown Butter Cookies one weekend. I wanted something yummy. I didn’t want to cook all day. They are easy to make.

The brown butter makes them taste great. It’s my favorite when I want to make something special. It doesn’t make a big mess.

My kids want more. This recipe feels warm and cozy. The honey makes them extra sweet. I sometimes add more honey for a really sweet cookie.

Ingredients for Brown Butter Peanut Butter Cookies

Okay, here’s what you need for these Easy Peanut Butter Honey Cookies:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
• Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Use natural peanut butter for these Quick Brown Butter Peanut Butter Cookies. The “no-stir” kind is not good for this recipe. If you don’t have applesauce, use mashed banana.

You just need a few things to start. A pan, bowls, a baking sheet, and your oven!

How to Make Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Let’s bake! Here’s how to make Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies:

1. First, brown the butter: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Swirl it around. When it turns brown and smells nutty, it’s ready. That takes about 5-7 minutes. Pour it in a bowl. Let it cool in the fridge. It should be soft but firm. I burned the butter once. Now I watch it carefully.
2. Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Put paper on your baking sheets. This will help the Peanut Butter Crisscross Cookies not stick.
3. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set it aside.
4. Mix the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a big bowl. Mix for 3 minutes. It should be light and fluffy. This makes the cookies soft.
5. Add applesauce, vanilla, and honey. Mix it well.
6. Add peanut butter. Mix until smooth. The smell is so good!
7. Slowly add the dry stuff to the wet stuff. Mix until just mixed. Don’t mix too much.
8. Put spoons of dough on the baking sheets. Leave space between them.
9. Use a fork to press down on each cookie. Dip the fork in sugar first. This makes a crisscross.
10. Sprinkle salt on top if you want.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Turn the baking sheets around. When the edges are golden and the tops have cracks, they are done.
12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack. Be patient. They taste better when cool.

Making It Extra Special

These Brown Butter Honey Cookies are yummy alone. Here are some ways to enjoy them: I like them with ice cream. They are good for a cozy night. Add more salt if you want. You can also add nuts for crunch. Or you can add melted chocolate. Try almond or cashew butter too!

Common Questions I Get About Peanut Butter Cookies

Final Thoughts on This Crispy Edge Peanut Butter Cookies

This recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies with Sea Salt is easy and yummy. The brown butter and honey taste different from other peanut butter cookies.

You’ll be surprised how fast you can make them. They taste great. Try it. Tell me what you think. I can’t wait for you to make them. Share your pictures too! Have fun baking!

Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy, chewy peanut butter cookies with brown butter & honey. Ready in minutes, tastes amazing!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients

  

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup 1½ sticks unsalted butter, for browning
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter
• Flaky sea salt for topping optional

Instructions

 

• Brown the butter: In a light-colored saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Pour into a heat-safe bowl and refrigerate until solidified but still soft (about 1 hour or overnight).
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes with an electric mixer).
• Beat in applesauce, vanilla extract, and honey until well combined.
• Add peanut butter and mix until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix.
• Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
• Create the classic crisscross pattern by pressing each cookie with the tines of a fork dipped in sugar.
• 10 If desired, sprinkle cookies lightly with flaky sea salt.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until edges are lightly golden and tops have slight cracks.
• Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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