Peanut Butter Bites Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup sugar; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 21 miniature peanut butter cups, halved; unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
21 miniature peanut butter cups, halved
unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, combine butter and peanut butter.
3
Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
4
Add sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5
Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
6
Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
7
Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
8
Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
9
If necessary, cover and chill about 30 minutes or until dough is easy to handle.
10
Shape dough into 1-1/2-inch balls.
11
Press a peanut butter cup half into each ball and shape dough around peanut butter cup to enclose.
12
Place cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
13
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned.
14
Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.
15
If desired, sprinkle cookies with cocoa powder.
16
TO STORE:
17
Place cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
18
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

4020

kcal

Calories

315

Fat

208

Carbs

148

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: ¾ cup butter, softened, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Bites falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peanut Butter Bites

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