Peanut Butter and Amaranth Cookies

A chewy peanut butter cookie that has a crunchy texture with the goodness of amaranth cereal in every bite.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

36 cookies

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

1 ½ cups water
½ cup amaranth
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine water and amaranth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until water is absorbed and amaranth grains are fluffy, about 20 minutes. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Beat cooked amaranth and peanut butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar until completely dissolved. Add butter to amaranth mixture and mix; stir in egg until smooth.
Whisk all-purpose flour, pastry flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to amaranth mixture, stirring until the dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl.
Form dough into small balls and place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet. Dip a fork into flour and press dough balls with fork to flatten.
Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140	Calories
7g	Fat
17g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 135mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 84mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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