Choco-Peanut Butter Cookies |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Just can't get enough of that peanut butter! Preparation time does not include 1 hour chilling time. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed |
1 cup skippy creamy peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter |
3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter flavor shortening |
1/3 cup water |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
3 cups oatmeal |
1 1/2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips |
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening |
1/3 cup chopped peanuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat brown sugar, peanut butter and margarine until fluffy.
2. Blend in water, egg and vanilla.
3. Add oatmeal, flour and baking soda; mix well.
4. Chill for 1 hour and shape into 1 inch balls.
5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Use bottom of glass, dipped in sugar and press flat.
7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown- Cool on wire rack.
8. For frosting, melt chocolate chips and shortening until smooth.
9. Top cookie with chocolate.
10. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired.
11. Chill until set.
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