Peanut Butter - Whole Wheat Cookies

Ingredients

Butter - 100 gms (in room temperature)
Powdered Sugar - 100 gms:
Whole Wheat Flour / Atta - 250 gms:
Peanut Butter - 100 gms:
Vanilla Essence - 1 tsp

Preparation Method

Scoop out small portions (1/2 tsp) peanut butter, arrange in a tray and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Mix together butter and sugar using a whisk till it becomes creamy.
Gradually add wheat flour; mix well to form a tight dough.
Add vanilla essence, combine well and refrigerate the dough for 15-20 mins:.
Take lemon size dough, roll it with hand, press the middle of the dough.
Place one portion of refrigerated peanut butter in the middle and roll the dough.
Slightly press down the dough and refrigerate for 15 mins:
Preheat the oven at 180 degrees C for 10 mins:
Bake the cookies for 12-15 mins:
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow it to cool down completely.
Enjoy the Peanut Butter - Whole Wheat Cookies.

Notes:

While removing from the oven, the cookies will be soft, but as it comes down to room temperature, the cookies will become crispy.
You can keep the cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

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