Enjoy a rich peanut butter finger in cookie form! Peanut butter finger cookies are packed with a rich peanut flavor and topped with a cream chocolate frosting, these cookies are incredible!
Making Peanut Butter Finger Cookies
Peanut butter finger cookies are a delicious treat that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. These cookies are made with just a few simple ingredients, and they have a wonderful texture that is both chewy and crunchy. They are also gluten-free, which makes them a great option for people who have dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
To make your cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- Butter
- Crunchy or creamy peanut butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- salt
For the frosting on the cookies you will need:
- Butter
- Cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Milk.
Making Your Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to the peanut butter mixture and mix well.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cookies are cooled completely you can frost them. Mix the frosting ingredients together in a bowl until light and fluffy.
Peanut Butter Cookies Are So Versatile!
These cookies are a great alternative to traditional peanut butter cookies because of their unique shape. They are perfect for dipping in milk, coffee, or hot cocoa, and they also make great gifts for friends and family.
One of the great things about peanut butter finger cookies is that they are incredibly versatile. You can easily customize them by adding different types of nuts, chocolate chips, or even sprinkles. You can also experiment with different types of peanut butter to see which one you like best. Some people prefer to use natural peanut butter, which has a slightly different texture than the regular variety.
You Can Make Them Gluten Free and Dairy Free!
You can make these cookies gluten and dairy free simply by using gluten free flour and dairy free butter and milk. Simple and easy substitutions and the cookies will still taste great!
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Peanut Butter Finger Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup white or coconut sugar
- 1 cup brown or coconut sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ cups all purpose unbleached flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- On medium speed in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter and sugars.
- Turn the mixer to low and stir in the eggs, stopping to scrape the bowl if necessary. Slowly stir in the flour, baking powder and baking soda and salt. Mix until dough is well blended.
- Drop dough by tablespoon onto the cookie sheets, leaving two inches of space between cookie.
- Bake at 350 degrees for ten minutes, or until the edges of the cookie begin to brown and the cookie cracks. Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes on the cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack. Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
Angel
These look very good. I wish I had one now. Thanks for sharing your awesome recipe at our Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Angel
Rosey
Isn't it strange how the more you exercise the hungrier you get? lol Thank goodness some foods are virtually calorie free!! These look good. 🙂
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alex
I can't control myself around peanut butter! but sometimes I just don't want to!