09 Nov 2011 8 Comments
Gigantic Peanut Butter Candy Cookie…for one
When I was little, there were some things grown-ups did that I just did not understand. One thing I remember being so confused about it why they always fought over the check. “No, I’ll pay for it!” “No, really, my treat.” I just didn’t get why they wanted to pay! If someone wanted to pay for me, I wasn’t going to argue. I get it now, but deep down I still don’t like paying for things and if you want to pay for me, go for it! (This doesn’t make me a bad person…right???)
Another thing I just did not understand was why adults would never want to bring dessert home from a party or something like that. They would always say things like “Oh no, we don’t need that around the house.” And I was always like “uhh yes we do! It’s so tasty!” Again, I get it now. But I still like having dessert around the house..because I like dessert.
All those crazy grown-ups out there should appreciate this recipe. It makes just one cookie. That’s it. Don’t worry about all those crazy leftovers!
I am posting this recipe for week 7 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookie Exchange. Week 7??? Christmas is getting so close! I’m so ready to start planning and decorating and celebrating :) I found this recipe on Picky Palate the other day. It’s a recipe that makes one (large) cookie. I’ve been experimenting with some “single-serving” recipes lately. I made cake in a mug the other night! It was really good. I didn’t post about it because the cake exploded out of the cup and looked not-so-pretty and I didn’t want to take a picture of the mess haha. But I will post about it eventually. I like the idea of making desserts that only have one (or a few) servings so I don’t have it around the house for the next week (uh oh. I’m starting to sound like one of those crazy grown-ups).
This cookie turned out great! Chances are you have everything you need to make it at home right now! And it’s a great way to use up some of that Halloween candy. I mixed in Reeses Pieces and pieces of Snickers. Mmm :) Now this cookie is really massive…I probably could have eaten the whole thing myself but I shared with my family. It has a great texture, the outside is crisp and the inside stays gooey. The only issue I had with it was that it turned out really salty. I don’t think it’s a fault in the recipe, though. I was probably being spacey and added too much salt. If I make it again, I’ll let you know if the results were as salty!
I would absolutely recommend that you make this. Make it for yourself and curl up with a warm cookie, some milk, and watch a good movie. That sounds so nice right now :)
Does that huge grease spot freak you out? Oh good. Me either.
Gigantic Peanut Butter Candy Cookie for One
Recipe from Picky Palate <— love all her recipes!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup Reeses Pieces
3 mini snickers, chopped in 6 pieces each
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the butter and sugars until well blended.
- Crack egg in separate bowl and beat it. Measure out 2 tbs. of the egg and add it to the butter/sugars. Add the vanilla as well and mix well until combined.
- Stir in peanut butter and then add flour, soda, and salt. Mix until just blended.
- Stir in Reeses pieces and snickers chunks (or whatever other candy makes you happy!)
- Scoop all the dough onto the baking sheet in one big giant blob and bake for about 18 minutes (it will look totally raw but will keep cooking a bit after you take it out). Let it cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy all by yourself when you’re home alone…or share with others :)
Makes 1 super huge cookie
Nov 10, 2011 @ 10:42:59
Recipes for ONE are always incredible! It prevents you from overeating and usually is just enough to satisfy a craving.
This cookie looks delish! And I totally agree with all those things that I never understood as a child. You wanna pay for the check? And you want to freely give away leftovers? Haha :)
Nov 10, 2011 @ 20:06:20
Ooohh, the bigger the better. I would be nibbling at that all day.
Nov 10, 2011 @ 20:26:08
Well a solution to all day nibbling is just to sit down and eat it all at once! <–Solid calorie-saving logic right there ;)
Nov 11, 2011 @ 07:03:34
I was craving ridiculously big cookies the other day for some reason! These look super yummy.
Nov 11, 2011 @ 18:28:09
When does a giant cookie not sound good?? Hope you get the chance to make them!
Nov 16, 2012 @ 22:00:14
Can I come?? I love chaoclote. L-O-V-E it. I’ll even bake some of the chaoclote desserts for you. I don’t think I’m ever going to give up chaoclote. You are amazing for doing it for a whole year. The longest I’ve made it is a week and then my husband came home with a bag of chaoclote candy for me. I am much, much happier on my chaoclote diet. Traci
Nov 11, 2011 @ 08:07:16
I love this, just for one, how perfect is that, each person can make their own flavour!
Nov 11, 2011 @ 18:29:40
I know! It’s such a versatile cookie…chocolate chips would be great, other candies, I even thought about adding nutella instead of peanut butter…maybe next time :)