Smooth Peanut Butter is by far the most popular. Crunchy peanut butter is also on the market, and is enjoyed by many. Peanut Butter is not limited to a Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) sandwich. It's popular on crackers, celery and other "peanut butter" holders. It is also used in recipes for cookies and snacks. And, don't forget peanut butter candies, too!
Did you Know? Peanut Butter is 90% or more peanuts. While it has no artificial preservatives, an opened jar is stored on a shelf at room temperature.
Celebrate today with a little (or a lot) of Peanut Butter. If you can, make your own Peanut Butter. Its a fun project that the kids will enjoy doing with you. Noe: If you don't get enough peanut butter today, April 2nd is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. and September 13th is National Peanut Day.
NO FLOUR PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (Gluten-Free!)
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 whole egg
1 cup granulated sugar
1 whole egg
Believe it or not, this is all it takes. Don't add anything else!
These have the same taste as those chocolate covered peanut butter candies from Reeses!
In a medium bowl with a wooden spoon, beat peanut butter until it becomes slightly creamier. Add sugar and mix well. Finally, add the whole egg and mix.
When well blended, drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet or spray with cooking spray to prevent from sticking.
Bake at 350°F degrees for about 12-15 minutes or until you see them golden brown at the bottom.
Makes about 12 cookies. You can double the recipe.
Enjoy!
