Peanut Butter Delight Recipe

Name: Peanut Butter Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs; 3 cups flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Filling; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips; Topping; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 6 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
3 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
Topping
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

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["Cream butter, peanut butter, 1 c sugar and brown sugar.", "Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Combine flour, soda and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture.", "Roll into 1 1/2 to 2 inch balls then roll in remaining 1/2 c sugar.", "Place 2"" apart on ungreased baking sheets.", "Using end of wooden spoon handle make an indentation in center of each cookie.", "In small mixing bowl beat Peanut Butter and cream cheese until smooth.", "Add sugar, egg yolk and vanilla and mix well.", "Spoon about 3/4t of filling into the center of each indentation.", "Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.", "Allow cookies to rest 1-2 minutes then transfer to wire rack and let cool.", "Melt chips in microwave and stir until smooth.", "Dip bottom of each cookie into chocolate, shake off excess then lay bottom up on waxed paper.", "Refrigerate until set.", "For topping, in a small sauce pan melt butter, whisk in powdered sugar and cocoa.", "Gradually add water, whisk until smooth.", "Stir in vanilla.", "Drizzle over cookies, chill until set.", "Store in air tight container, keep in refrigerator."]

2469

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

346

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Peanut Butter Delight 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 Delight

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