Peanuts Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup shortening; ¼ cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ¾ cups flour; 1 cup honey roasted peanuts, finely ground, divided; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 3 -6 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¾ cups flour
1 cup honey roasted peanuts, finely ground, divided
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
3 -6 tablespoons milk

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["Grease cookie sheets.", "Beat butter, shortening and peanut butter in large bowl at medium speed.", "Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.", "Add egg yolk and vanilla; beat well.", "Add flour; mix well.", "Stir in 1/3 cup ground peanuts.", "Cover dough; refrigerate 1 hour.", "Prepare PEANUT BUTTERY FROSTING.", "Preheat oven to 350.", "Shape dough into 1-inch balls.", "Place 2 balls, side by side and slightly touching, on prepared cookie sheet.", "Gently flatten balls with fingertips and form into ""peanut"" shape.", "Repeat steps with remaining dough.", "Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.", "Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes.", "Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.", "Place remaining 2/3 cup ground peanuts in shallow dish.", "Spread about 2 teaspoons frosting evenly over top of each cookie.", "Coat with ground peanuts.", "TO MAKE FROSTING:.", "Beat butter and peanut butter in medium speed of mixer until smooth.", "Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until blended but crumbly.", "Add milk, 1 T. at a time, until smooth.", "Refrigerate until ready to use."]

1503

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, ¼ cup shortening, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted, and more.

Yes, Peanuts 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.

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