PEANUT BUTTER DELIGHTS

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With their chocolate-dipped bottoms, peanut butter thumbprint filling and pretty chocolate drizzle on top, these cookies are fancy and fun! "The recipe is one of my mother's," writes Jennifer Moran of Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose 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 extract
2-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter, peanut butter, 1 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball. , In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Spoon about 3/4 teaspoon of filling into each indentation., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip bottoms of cookies in chocolate; allowing excess to drip off. Place chocolate side up on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set., For topping, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Gradually add water, whisking until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Drizzle over tops of cookies. Chill until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Lakshan Sadaruwan
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Overall, these cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Lebogang Christopher
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Valmishy Muhawas
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These cookies were amazing! I loved the combination of the peanut butter and chocolate. I'll definitely be making them again.


Habeeb Afzal
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These were a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


braidy stewart
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. They're soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Sky Blood
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Not a fan. The cookies were too dry and the peanut butter filling was too sweet.


mike Ezichi
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These cookies were so quick and easy to make. And they tasted delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ronald Sarver
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Paul Hagan
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They loved the chocolate and peanut butter combination.


Rama Sharma
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These were really easy to make and they tasted great! I'll definitely be making them again.


MorjA
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Meh.


Mia Sausedo
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


samuel tecpile
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I've tried many peanut butter delight recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the peanut butter filling is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Naitema Jeofrey
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


Ghidey Mana
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Not bad! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out pretty good. I think next time I'll add some chopped peanuts for a little extra crunch.


Nikky Bondio
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These peanut butter delights were an absolute hit! They were so easy to make and tasted amazing. I loved the combination of the peanut butter and chocolate. Will definitely be making these again.