Giant Peanut Brittle Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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Topped with leftover peanut brittle bits, these giant cookies take star billing on holiday cookie traysâor all year long, guarantees Carolyn Horne from Tigard, Oregon. âFolks canât get enough of them.â Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening |
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
2 teaspoons 2% milk |
1 egg |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup peanut butter chips |
2/3 cup crushed peanut brittle |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten into 3-in. circles with a glass dipped in sugar.
3. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
4. In a microwave, melt peanut butter chips; stir until smooth. Spread over half of each cookie; sprinkle with peanut brittle. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
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