Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

These Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies were a prize winner at our local radio station's holiday cookie exchange! Get ready for a flavor explosion – creamy peanut butter meets a warm cinnamon-sugar coating with a delightful kick of spice. Perfect for holiday parties or any time you crave a delicious and unique treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 990.8 kcal
Protein 29g
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Ingredients for Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies

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How to Make Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
  9. Place the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

419g

Fat

92g

Carbs

50g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies?

Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies?

Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies has approximately 990.8 calories per serving, with about 29 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates and 63 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies are Butter, Peanut Butter, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Egg, Ground Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.

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