Crunchy Peanut Vanilla Almond Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter, crunchy sliced almonds, and a hint of decadent vanilla pudding. These cookies are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with nutty flavors that will leave you wanting more.
ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup sliced almonds
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5.
Gently fold in the sliced almonds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 6.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
- 7.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8.
Enjoy these delectable Crunchy Peanut Vanilla Almond Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of your favorite hot beverage!
