Peanut Brittle Cookies Recipe

Name: Peanut Brittle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup golden vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips, divided; 1 cup toffee baking bits (such as SKOR(R)); 3/4 cup unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup golden vegetable shortening
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package peanut butter chips, divided
1 cup toffee baking bits (such as SKOR(R))
3/4 cup unsalted peanuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
Beat shortening with brown sugar, white sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until creamy. Add egg; beat until smooth. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until incorporated. Fold in 1 cup peanut butter chips, toffee bits, and peanuts. Drop batter by the rounded tablespoonful about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
3
Bake cookies in the preheated oven until deep golden brown and just set in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Heat remaining peanut butter chips in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, about 45 seconds. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup golden vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Peanut Brittle 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.

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