FROSTED CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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A few Christmases ago, I baked nine types of cookies over 2 days in a baking marathon that lasted into the night. These are a favorite anytime of year.-Bob & Georgia Crabb, Scio, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
FROSTING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Chill 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat sugars, butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; add to the cream cheese mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place half of the balls 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Make a depression in the center of each ball with your thumb; fill with 1 teaspoon of the chilled peanut butter mixture. Flatten remaining balls and place on top, pressing edges to seal. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Combine frosting ingredients in s small bowl; stir until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

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sukhman Brar
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These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate peanut butter lover. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Ace Scropion
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I've tried many chocolate peanut butter cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The frosting is amazing!


Indira Thapa
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Oryem Jackson
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Abex Lee
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the way the frosting melts in my mouth.


Suraj Dhakal
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I've never been a big fan of peanut butter cookies, but these cookies have changed my mind. They're so good!


Bablu Bhi
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These cookies are so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Kh Hridoy
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I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in these cookies. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Abdujalil Xakimjonov
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Qadeer Alee
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


Wajid Latif
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use my favorite frosting recipe to top them off.


Mouhamet Ba
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Mhizgift Stephen
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.