Coconut Oil Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1

preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl or stand mixer place coconut oil, peanut butter and sugars on medium speed.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and eggs. Beat on medium speed until blended.

Step 5

Add the dry ingredients all at once.

Step 6

Beat on low speed until the flour is mixed in.

Step 7

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.

Step 8

Place about 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl for coating the cookie dough balls.

Step 9

Using a 1 inch cookie scoop, (if you have one, or a tablespoon if you don't) scoop out the dough.

Step 10

Place the dough between the palms of your hands. Now, roll the dough into a ball and coat in sugar. (I am using a large grain organic sugar)

Step 11

Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until your cookie sheet has twelve dough balls two inches apart. Repeat with the second baking tray.

Step 12

Use a fork to make the traditional cross pattern on the cookies.

Step 13

Bake for 10-12 minutes until just slightly brown.

Step 14

Remove from the oven and leave on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set.

Step 15

Using a small spatula, Remove the baked cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.