Peanut Butter Knockouts Recipe

Description:

These Peanut Butter Knockouts are a hit at any gathering! I brought these cookies to work for a party we were having and everyone was asking for the recipe. They are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, making them an irresistible treat for all occasions.

Ratings:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Recipe Information:

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Yield: 36 cookies

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 256.4
Fat: 14.7g
Saturated Fat: 3.7g
Cholesterol: 26.5mg
Sodium: 215.6mg
Carbohydrates: 27.4g
Fiber: 0.7g
Sugar: 1.1g
Protein: 5g

Keywords:

Cookie & Brownie, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Easy

Ingredients:

1 egg
1 package cream cheese
1 package creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 cups cookie mix
1/2 cup shortening
2 egg yolks
Mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare dough: In a large bowl, combine the cookie mix, contents of peanut butter packet from the mix, and whole egg. Stir until thoroughly blended.
Shape dough: Shape the dough into 36 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Create indentations: Gently press your thumb in the center of each cookie to create an indentation.
Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Stir in mini chocolate chips if desired.
Fill cookies: Fill the center of each cookie with a rounded teaspoonful of the filling mixture.
Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until they are light golden brown.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheets, then transfer them to cooling racks to cool completely.
Prepare chocolate drizzle: Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and place it in a bowl of hot water for several minutes until the contents are melted and smooth. Dry the bag with a towel, then knead it until the contents are blended.
Drizzle: Snip a tiny hole in one corner of the bag (or use a toothpick to make a small hole). Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies.
Set: Allow the chocolate drizzle to set before storing the cookies between layers of waxed paper.

Note:

For a quicker drizzle, you can microwave the chocolate instead of using the hot water method.

Enjoy these Peanut Butter Knockouts with friends and family for a deliciously sweet treat that’s sure to impress!