Peanut Butter and Amaranth Cookies

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

Submitted by Cheerios
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 cookies
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Ingredients

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

  1. 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.

  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.