Baked Good | Vegetarian

Peanut Butter Cooky

N/A Allergens: Wheat, Peanuts, Milk, Eggs
Peanut Butter Cooky

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae (wheat), Fabaceae (peanuts)
  • Primary Cuisine American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat flour, Peanut butter, Sugar, Eggs, Butter

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A baked sweet treat primarily flavored with peanut butter, often characterized by a distinctive criss-cross fork pattern.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Nutty, Salty (slight)
TextureChewy, Crumbly, Soft
AromaRoasted Peanut, Sweet Baked Goods
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 30g (1 cookie)
Calories450 kcal
Total Fat25 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Trans Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol30 mg
Protein10 g
Total Carbohydrate45 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Total Sugars25 g
Calcium40 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Potassium200 mg

Chef’s Secret

Add a pinch of sea salt to the dough to enhance the peanut butter flavor and balance sweetness.

Substitutions

Best Match

Oatmeal Cookie

1:1

Provides similar chewy texture and comforting sweetness, different flavor.

Chocolate Chip Cookie

1:1

Another classic cookie with different dominant flavor.

Snickerdoodle

1:1

Similar soft/chewy texture, cinnamon flavor.

Shortbread Cookie

1:1

Less chewy, more crumbly, but good for a simple buttery treat.

Buying Guide

Look for fresh, soft cookies. Can be made from scratch for best flavor.

Flavor Pairings

Milk Coffee Hot chocolate Jam.