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    Peanut Munchies


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    List of Ingredients




    1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1/2 tsp. baking soda
    1/2 cup butter, softened
    1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1/4 cup peanut butter
    1 egg
    1 Tbsp. milk
    1 tsp. vanilla
    3/4 cup powdered sugar

    Recipe



    1. In a medium bowl stir together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda; set aside.

    2. In large mixing bowl combine butter, the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of the peanut butter; beat with mixer until combined. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Beat in as much flour mixture as you can with mixer. Using wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour mixture. Shape dough into 32 balls, each about 1-1/4 inches in diameter. Set aside.

    3. For filling, in bowl combine powdered sugar and remaining 1/2 cup peanut butter. With mixer beat until smooth; knead by hand if necessary. Shape into 32 balls.

    4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On work surface, flatten a chocolate dough ball; top with peanut butter ball. Shape flattened dough over peanut butter ball, completely covering peanut butter ball; reshape into ball. Repeat with remaining balls.

    5. Place balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Bake about 8 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Transfer to racks; Cool. Makes 32 cookies.

    6. To Store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

 

 

 


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