Fudge-Filled Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Fudge-Filled Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0F
2
In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup peanut butter, the shortening, sugar and brown sugar with mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
3
Beat in egg until smooth.
4
Beat in flour, baking powder and baking soda.
5
Shape dough into 48 one-inch balls.
6
On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 1 inch apart.
7
Flatten balls to 1/4 inch thickness by pressing with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
8
Bake 4-8 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
9
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
10
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
11
In small microwavable, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 1 minute or until softened; stir until smooth.
12
Stir 1/4 cup peanut butter into chocolate until smooth.
13
Cool to room temperature or until thickened.
14
Sandwich pairs of cookies, bottoms together, with 1 t. chocolate mixture.
15
Let stand about 1 hour or until chocolate is firm.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudge-Filled Peanut Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fudge-Filled Peanut Butter Cookies

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