An Organic Treat for Santa

I made some awesome peanut butter cookies last night and I wanted to share the recipe. I was hesitant in making cookies this year, but it just wouldn't be Christmas Eve without leaving Santa some cookies and milk. I was playing around with the idea of making peanut butter cookies with 100% whole wheat flour, but that sounds more like a chore to eat instead of a treat.

While I was at Whole Foods picking up items for our Christmas celebration (we are doing it early this year due to travel plans), I came across organic 100% whole wheat pastry flour. Hmmmm. They had a small bag, so I decided to try it. Oh my goodness - BETTER than white flour! These cookies came out perfect - they practically melt in your mouth. I know our Snowman Cookie Jar is happy this year! I can't wait to try the pastry flour on other items. I know my husband can't wait either!

So here is the recipe. Please enjoy - I know Santa will!

1/2 cup organic butter
1 cup organic brown sugar
1/3 cup organic sugar
1 cup organic unsweetened peanut butter
1 egg (organic, pasture raised)
3 tablespoons organic whole milk
1 tablespoon organic vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup organic 100% whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into peanut butter mixture until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Serve with organic whole milk! ;)