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Thin Crispy Peanut Cookies

These Thin Crispy Peanut Cookies are full of irresistible roasted peanut flavor. They're delicious on their own or dunk one into your next bowl of ice cream for a special treat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 147kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted dry roasted peanuts
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • cup butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the peanuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Alternatively, you can chop the peanuts with a sharp knife. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar and butter until blended. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the oats, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually beat the dry mixture into the butter/sugar mixture. Using a spoon, stir in the chopped peanuts.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use your fingers to flatten the dough into 3-inch circles (should be very thin). Bake until the edges are golden brown, 11 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Stack and store in an airtight container.

To Drizzle or Dip in Chocolate

  • Break the baking bar into pieces and place them in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave at full power for 15 to 20 second intervals, stirring in between in each interval, until melted and smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg