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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 (1 oz) unsweetened baking chocolate (squares)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-vegetable crisco butter flavor shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , plus
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup finely chopped peanuts
36 miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped
1 cup peanut butter chips

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Place sheets of foil on counter top for cooling cookies.
Combine chocolate chips and chocolate squares in a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl. Microwave at 50% (MEDIUM) for 2 minutes, stir. Repeat until smooth (or melt on range top in small saucepan on very low heat). Cool slightly.
Combine sugar and 1/2 cup shortening in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until blended and crumbly.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add salt and vanilla.
Reduce speed to low. Add chocolate slowly. Mix until well blended.
Stir in flour and baking soda with a spoon until well blended.
Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Do not overbake.
Press peanut butter cup into center of each cookie immediately. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack. Cool completely.
For drizzle, place peanut butter chips in heavy resealable sandwich bag. Seal. Microwave at 50% (MEDIUM) for 1 minute. Knead bag. Repeat until smooth (or melt by placing bag in hot water). Cut tiny tip off corner of bag. Squeeze out and drizzle over cookies.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	913.72 Kcal (3826 kJ)
Calories from fat	481.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.53g	82%
Cholesterol	54.95mg	18%
Sodium	648.19mg	27%
Potassium	445.5mg	9%
Total Carbs	103.16g	34%
Sugars	41.32g	165%
Dietary Fiber	8.7g	35%
Protein	16.3g	33%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	67.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	464.08 Kcal (1943 kJ)
Calories from fat	244.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.19g	82%
Cholesterol	27.91mg	18%
Sodium	329.21mg	27%
Potassium	226.27mg	9%
Total Carbs	52.39g	34%
Sugars	20.99g	165%
Dietary Fiber	4.42g	35%
Protein	8.28g	33%
Iron	2mg	22%
Calcium	34.2mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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