Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies Recipe

These adorable Peanut Butter Jack O'Lantern Cookies are perfect for Halloween! Transform classic peanut butter cookies into spooky-cute treats the whole family will love. Get the kids involved in the fun – it's a delicious and memorable activity. These cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 206.4 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies

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How to Make Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and sugars until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Using a fork, create a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, use a black food marker to draw jack-o-lantern faces on the cookies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

13g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies?

Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies takes about 32 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies?

Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies has approximately 206.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter Jack O Lantern Cookies are Brown Sugar, Creamy Peanut Butter, Crisco Shortening, Milk, Vanilla, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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