Happy Valentines Time! You need to sweeten your day with these YUMMY cookies. Full of Peanut Butter goodness and rolled in red sugar then topped with a chocolate heart…I mean what’s not to love?!
I am certain your Valentine will give you extra kisses for these!
There is a trick to getting these cookies to stay fluffy. To often they turn out flat and boring and sad. I must say…it’s happened to me. I get into a rush and disregard that these cookies need gentle mixing and just until combined. Be careful not to over mix and you will get a beautiful cookie that is fluffy!
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– 24 heart shaped chocolate candies
– 1/2 cup shortening (I used Crisco)
– 3/4 cup Peanut Butter
– 1/3 cup sugar
– 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
– 1 egg
– 2 Tbsp milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/3 cup or so of sugar, for rolling
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[recipe-directions]
Preheat oven to 375°F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until combined. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix until combined. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; mix this until just combined, making sure not to overman. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll in sugar and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove candy wrappers while baking. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely
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