Sunflower Sensations Recipe

Name: Sunflower Sensations
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon yellow paste or gel food coloring; 3/4 cup milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch salt; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon yellow paste or gel food coloring
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided

1
In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and food coloring. Combine milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
For chocolate dough, cream shortening and sugars in a small bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 1/4 cup of chips. Shape chocolate dough into 20 balls. Shape yellow dough into 180 balls, about 3/4 in. each.
3
For each cookie, place a chocolate ball on a greased
4
; flatten to about 1-1/2-in. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Form nine yellow balls into rounded oval shapes; place around chocolate dough so the ends of the ovals just touch the chocolate center. (Place only two or three flowers on each
5
.) Repeat with remaining dough.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

1512

kcal

Calories

Fat

271

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Sunflower Sensations 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.

Sunflower Sensations

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