Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies Recipe

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Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
1486
Calories
Total time
27
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine butter and peanut butter chips in saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Pour into large bowl; add brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in flour, baking soda and pecans; blend well. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until firm enough to roll.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F Roll out dough, a small portion at a time, on lightly floured board or between 2 pieces of wax paper, to 1/4-inch thickness. (Keep remaining dough in refrigerator.) With cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until almost set (do not overbake). Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
  4. Drizzle CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE or PEANUT BUTTER CHIP GLAZE onto each cookie; garnish as desired.
  5. CHOCOLATE CHIP GLAZE: Place 1 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and 1 tablespoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
  6. PEANUT BUTTER CHIP GLAZE: Place 2/3 cup REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips and 1 tablespoon shortening (do not use butter, margarine, spread or oil) in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. Microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. About 1/3 cup glaze.
  7. VARIATION: SLICE AND BAKE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES: Prepare dough as directed above. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until firm enough to handle. Shape dough into two 6-inch rolls. Wrap rolls in wax paper or plastic wrap; freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to cut. Cut dough into 1/4-inch thick slices. Proceed as directed for baking and cooling.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1485.82 Kcal (6221 kJ)
Calories from fat 832.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 92.52g 142%
Cholesterol 102.91mg 34%
Sodium 610.22mg 25%
Potassium 614.44mg 13%
Total Carbs 169.27g 56%
Sugars 69g 276%
Dietary Fiber 11.86g 47%
Protein 22.7g 45%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 150.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 472.98 Kcal (1980 kJ)
Calories from fat 265.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.45g 142%
Cholesterol 32.76mg 34%
Sodium 194.25mg 25%
Potassium 195.59mg 13%
Total Carbs 53.88g 56%
Sugars 21.97g 276%
Dietary Fiber 3.77g 47%
Protein 7.23g 45%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 2.5mg 44%
Calcium 47.8mg 15%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 36.6
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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