FANCY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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I always received compliments on my moist and chewy peanut butter cookies. But I wondered how to make them even more special, and I decided to decorate them, making them fancy cookies!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup shortening
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
ICING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost cookies. Combine melted chips and milk; drizzle over frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Shani Boy
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These cookies are so good! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty. I also like that they're a good source of protein and fiber.


Niffer Haohou
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cookies are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I love the way the peanut butter flavor pairs with the chocolate chips. These cookies are perfect for any occasio


Queti Spa
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These cookies are delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like peanut butter cookies. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Lazarous Banda
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I've tried many peanut butter cookie recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.


Hassan Abbas Mirza Ali
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the peanut butter flavor pairs with the chocolate chips. These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Lebogang Sethole
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter cookies, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! These cookies are amazing! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Lorenzo Rutherford
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like peanut butter cookies. I'll definitely be making these again for my next bake sale.


Sakir Khan
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These cookies are my all-time favorite! They're so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty. I also like that they're a good source of protein and f


Melissa Ragels
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love the way the peanut butter flavor pairs with the chocolate chips. These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Juanita Juarez
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These cookies are delicious! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty. I also like that they're a good source of protein and fiber.


Azan Azan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cookies are so easy to make and they taste incredible. The peanut butter flavor is rich and decadent, and the cookies are the perfect texture - crispy on the outside an


Lopez “Weah” Castro
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like peanut butter cookies. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Jalal Zaheer
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I've tried many peanut butter cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.


Amrit Sunar924
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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The peanut butter flavor was rich and delicious, and the cookies were the perfect texture - crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I'll definitely be making these a