This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.
There’s something so comforting about homemade Peanut Butter Cookies. Maybe that’s why this cookie recipe has been a family favorite at my house for years!
Horizon Organic milk is delicious, has lots of benefits for us and the environment, and today we’re letting you in on 5 things you didn’t know about organic milk! While you learn, please enjoy my Peanut Butter Cookie recipe! There’s nothing better than a big cold glass of milk and still warm from the oven cookies! While most people might gravitate towards something like a chocolate chip cookie sandwich to go alongside a nice big glass of Horizon Organic Milk, peanut butter cookies are my favorite!
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
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I’ve been making a big effort to get everyone in my house to eat healthier. A change in diet has been the biggest change to our routine, and also going organic has made a difference without earning me weird looks from the rest of the family.
One of my first organic upgrades was our dairy. After finding out the differences between “regular” dairy and organic dairy I couldn’t believe I hadn’t made the switch sooner.
What is organic milk?
There are 5 big features of organic milk and dairy.
- All organic dairy has to be non-GMO and the cows it comes from aren’t fed GMO feed.
- Organic rules also prohibit the use of toxic or persistent pesticides that have been proven harmful to your human health.
- It also means the cows cannot be given antibiotics, growth hormones, and are kept in healthy living conditions.
Can you believe only 6% of the milk sold in the US is certified organic? I’ve been out to a dairy farm before and you could see how happy the cows were. I’m about 99% sure the best milk comes from happy cows. That’s why we can’t get enough of Horizon Organic Milk. I buy 2% milk for our house. The Horizon Organic Milk tastes positively decadent. So creamy and slightly sweet.
Why You Should Care About Choosing Organic Milk
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern for a lot of us. Cows that produce organic milk are never treated with antibiotics. My boys have always been big milk drinkers, but now that we’ve switched to Horizon Organic Milk, they have a renewed love for milk. I feel good knowing they’re giving their bodies the fuel and nutrients they need to grow big and strong.
What qualifies milk as organic?
Among other requirements:
- Organic milk is from cows that are fed only organic feed.
- Organic feed cannot contain mammalian or poultry by-products.
- Cows that produce organic milk must have access to pastures throughout the grazing season.
- Cows that produce organic milk are not to be treated with synthetic hormones.
Organic Milk is Better for the Environment
When done right, organic farming best practices:
- Use less energy
- Produce less waste
- Help reduce our carbon footprint
- Don’t pollute our soil and water with pesticides
- Maintains or enhances soil and water quality while also conserving wetlands, woodlands, and wildlife
Bonus Facts About Organic Milk!
- Only USDA Certified ORGANIC means ORGANIC
- USDA Organic is the government’s highest standard of food production.
- Only 6% of milk sold in the US is certified organic.
Horizon Organic Milk has us wishing all dairy was organic!
With the major milk love going on around my house more cookie requests have been coming in for dessert. Coincidence? I think not. I decided to treat myself and the family to a special treat made with Horizon Organic milk. These organic peanut butter cookies are amazing!!
When they first came out of the oven I was a little nervous because they had puffed up some thanks to the baking soda and the Horizon Organic Milk, but not to worry. As they cooled they’re settled into perfectly soft cookies bursting with peanut butter flavor. I barely had time to let them cool before the boys came running into the kitchen for a cookie. Too bad their dad got there first and they had to wait for the next batch to be ready. This peanut butter cookie recipe is a favorite at our house and is the perfect partner for your organic milk.
Try these other great ways to enjoy Horizon Organic Milk!
- One Pot Alfredo Pasta
- Berries & Cream Popsicles
- Easy Cream Puffs
- Sausage Gravy
- Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
- More dessert recipes…
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup organic all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup organic peanut butter
- ½ cup Horizon Organic Unsalted Butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup organic brown sugar
- ½ cup organic sugar
- 1 Horizon Organic Egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Horizon Organic 2% Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper then set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer) beat together the peanut butter and Horizon Organic Butter until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add the sugars to the peanut butter and beat until combined. Add the Horizon Organic Egg, vanilla, and Horizon Organic Milk and mix until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Divide the cookie dough balls using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon. Roll each portion of dough into a 1-inch ball and place on the prepared baking sheets 2-inches apart from each other. (The cookies will spread during baking.)
- Using a fork, gently press down on the dough ball with the tines until cookie is halfway flattened. Turn the fork 90 degrees and press down again to make a criss-cross pattern in the dough. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake cookies for 7 to 8 minutes or until set. Carefully remove from the oven and cool on the pans for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.
Sheila J. Martin says
I don’t see the serving size anywhere in the recipe. The way it shows as 36 cookies and 107 calories is misleading. Can you clarify?
Aubrey Cota says
One cookie would be considered a serving.