Peanut Butter Cup Blossom Cookies
Peanut Butter Cup Blossom Cookies - take classic Christmas cookies to a whole new level and really impress! Peanut Butter Cups make these cookies over the top!
Servings: 24
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 2 Tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 Peanut Butter Cup candies
- 1/4 cup sugar for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- In a bowl for an electric mixer combine shortening and peanut butter. Mix until well blended.
- Add sugar and brown sugar, and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, milk, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until everything just comes together
- Using about 2 tablespoons of dough form into balls. Roll the balls through the extra sugar. Place on a baking sheet. Gently press down slightly on the dough.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the cookies are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, and immediately place a peanut butter cup on top. Press gently until the cookie starts to crack.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Adapted from Cookies and Cups
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g
