Peanut Butter Delight Recipe 🥜🍫
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of Peanut Butter Delight cookies, a recipe straight out of the latest Taste of Home collection. These cookies are a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, reminiscent of your favorite peanut butter cup.
Recipe Overview:
- Cook Time: 5 hours and 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours and 55 minutes
- Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Weeknight
- Yield: Approximately 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shortening | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Creamy peanut butter | 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Baking soda | 3/4 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Creamy peanut butter (for filling) | 1/2 cup |
| Cream cheese | 4 ounces |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Powdered sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Water | 1 tablespoon |
| Vanilla extract (for topping) | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Semisweet chocolate chips | 2 1/2 cups |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, butter, creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the dough into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls, then roll them in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
- Place the balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
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Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a small mixing bowl, beat together creamy peanut butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Spoon about 3/4 teaspoon of the filling into the center of each cookie.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to rest for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Chocolate Coating:
- Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate, shaking off any excess.
- Place the cookies bottom-up on waxed paper and refrigerate until the chocolate sets.
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Prepare the Chocolate Topping:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Whisk in powdered sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Gradually add water, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the chocolate topping over the cookies, then chill until set.
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Serve and Store:
- Once the topping has set, store the cookies in an airtight container.
- For best results, keep the cookies refrigerated.
Indulge in the decadent combination of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and tender cookie dough with these Peanut Butter Delight cookies. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family on any occasion!
