Fluffy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe 🍪
Overview:
Indulge in the ultimate rich peanut butter cookies, perfect for special occasions like a child’s birthday party or a potluck. These Fluffy Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
- Recipe Name: Fluffy Peanut Butter Cookies
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Oven
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: Approximately 4 dozen filled cookies
- Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
- Review Count: 15
- Calories per Serving: 871.5
- Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Fat Content: 42g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 63.8mg
- Sodium Content: 519.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 113.8g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 80.3g
- Protein Content: 15.6g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups creamy peanut butter (for filling)
- 1 cup icing sugar (for filling)
- 5-6 teaspoons milk (for filling)
Instructions:
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Cream Together Shortening, Peanut Butter, and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shortening, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
- Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
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Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs:
- Add vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
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Shape the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
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Flatten the Cookies:
- Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie to flatten it slightly, creating a crisscross pattern on the top.
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Bake the Cookies:
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 8 minutes, or until they turn golden brown around the edges.
- Note: The cookies will be slightly soft when you remove them from the oven, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
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Cool the Cookies:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Prepare the Filling:
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the filling by combining creamy peanut butter, icing sugar, and milk in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the filling ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Cookies:
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread the filling onto the bottom half of each cookie.
- Place another cookie on top of the filling to create sandwich cookies.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these fluffy peanut butter cookies at room temperature and enjoy the irresistible combination of rich peanut butter flavor and sweet filling!
Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped peanuts or chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
- If you prefer a thinner filling, you can adjust the amount of milk accordingly until you reach your desired consistency.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.
These Fluffy Peanut Butter Cookies are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering, with their soft, chewy texture and delectable peanut butter filling. Enjoy baking and sharing these delicious treats with family and friends! 🥜🍪
