Best 2 Peanut Butter Owl Cookies Recipes

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Peanut butter owl cookies are a delightful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. They are made with a combination of oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, resulting in a soft and chewy cookie that is sure to satisfy. Whether you are a novice baker or an experienced cook, this recipe is easy to follow and will provide you with delicious peanut butter cookies in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking journey to create these delightful owl-shaped treats!

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PEANUT BUTTER OWL COOKIES



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'Who' wouldn't love these adorable cookies? Using a roll-out refrigerated cookie dough, chocolate-chip eyes and a candy-corn nose, they're a cinch to assemble. If you don't have chocolate chips on hand, use M&M's instead for a kid-friendly fall treat. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
18 yellow candy coating disks
18 semisweet chocolate chips
9 pieces candy corn

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cookie dough and flour until combined. Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons of dough for the ears. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls into nine mounds 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat the bottom of a glass with cooking spray; flatten dough with glass to about 1/8-in. thickness. , Position two candy coating disks on each cookie for eyes. Place a chocolate chip on each disk. Use 1/4 teaspoon of reserved dough to shape each ear; position on top of head. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately position a piece of candy corn on each cookie for beak. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER OWL COOKIES



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This recipe came from Rick, one of the posters on one of my oldest recipe groups. Hey, thanks, Rick.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup of brown sugar
1 cup of white sugar
3/4 cup of peanut butter
3/4 cup of margarine or butter
3 eggs (one at a time)
2 teaspoons of vanilla
4 teaspoons of baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons of salt
4 and 1/2cups of flour(1 cup of flour at a time)

Steps:

  • 1. Cream the sugars and butters together
  • 2. Add : 3 eggs (one at a time) 2 teaspoons of vanilla
  • 3. Blend well. Add: 4 teaspoons of baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt. 4 and 1/2cups of flour (1 cup of flour at a time) Mix well and then make into a ball. Take off 1/3 off the ball and add 5 tablespoons of cocoa with it to make the chocolate part of the owl. Blend well. Roll out the chocolate cookie dough into a log that is 20 inches long.
  • 4. Make the vanilla dough into a log and then flatten it out into a 4 inch by 20 inch long rectangle. Lay the chocolate cookie dough in the center of the vanilla dough and wrap the vanilla dough around the chocolate dough. Then roll the dough on the counter gentle until it is rounded and smooth. Cut in 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices.
  • 5. Take two slices and lay them side by side on cookie sheet. (place them tightly together). Pinch the top corners to form the ears of the owl. You will need a can of cashew nuts to use for the beak of the owl. Put a cashew in the center of the two cookies to form the beak. For the owls eyes. You will need 4 ounces of cream cheese. I put the cream cheese in a pastry bag and use a # 3 tube to put a dot for the white of the eye. You will need a bag of chocolate chip for the pupil of the eye. Place one chocolate chip on the dot of cream cheese and press down gentle. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool on rack. Make 3 dozen.

Tips:

  • Choose the right peanuts: Use raw, unsalted peanuts for the best flavor and texture.
  • Roast the peanuts: Roasting the peanuts brings out their natural sweetness and makes them more flavorful.
  • Use a food processor: A food processor is the easiest way to make peanut butter. Just add the peanuts and process until smooth.
  • Add oil or water: If your peanut butter is too thick, you can add a little bit of oil or water to thin it out.
  • Season to taste: You can season your peanut butter with salt, sugar, or other spices to taste.
  • Store peanut butter properly: Peanut butter can be stored in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Making peanut butter at home is a great way to save money and get a healthier, more flavorful spread. With just a few simple ingredients and a food processor, you can make delicious peanut butter that's perfect for sandwiches, snacks, and baking.

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