Wheels of Steel Peanut Butter Health Cookies

No matter how you chew it, these steely Peanut Butter Health Cookies are quick, healthy, and delicious.

When I was growing up, sweets weren’t often found in my home, but one thing my mom made is steel wheels. I’ve decided to take the classic cookie and make it my own with these Wheels of Steel Peanut Butter Health Cookies. Feel free to use whatever dried fruit you have on hand. I happened to have dried cranberries and raisins, but it would taste just as delicious with dried cherries or apricots. I also reduced the amount of brown sugar needed and didn’t miss it at all. I have to warn you – they are addictive. Bake them at your own risk.

What makes them healthy?

While these steel wheels are still cookies, they’re definitely healthier to reach than your average baked good. And that’s because of a few key ingredients:

• whole wheat flour: It has a much higher nutritional value than regular white flour and contains more fiber, protein and vitamins.
• wheat germ: a great source of zinc, magnesium, folic acid and other vitamins and nutrients.
• Oats: You can use old fashioned but I prefer to use oatmeal. They are low in fat but high in fiber and protein.
• Dried fruits: naturally sweet, but full of vitamins and nutrients.

How to make steel peanut butter cookies

You’ll start your cookies by creaming your wet ingredients, so add your softened butter to the bowl of a food processor.

Then add the creamy peanut butter.

Followed by the sugars.

Then add the vanilla and milk.

And finish with the egg before you turn on your blender and whisk everything together until creamy.

Then slowly add your dry ingredients, starting with flour, wheat germ, and powdered milk.

Followed by salt, baking powder and baking soda.

Then stir in the oatmeal.

And finish with your dried fruits. Then chill your cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Then, on a prepared baking sheet, use a cookie scoop to drop your dough into teaspoon-sized balls. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes.

Let the cookies cool, then serve with milk and enjoy your Wheels of Steel Peanut Butter Health Cookies!

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If you’re looking for a guilt-free sweet treat to snack on, then look no further. My Wheels of Steel Peanut Butter Health Cookies will tick all your boxes.

No fork required.