Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 cookie
  • Calories:
  • 143
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 5 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 79 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 18 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1 starch, 1 fat.


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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies

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Kids will love making these easy cookies with mom, dad or the grandparents. They're dense and rich and absolutely perfect for dunking! -Elaine Stephens of Carmel, Indiana

SERVINGS: 42

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) chocolate fudge frosting, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Granulated sugar

Directions:

Set aside one can plus 1/3 cup frosting. In a large bowl, combine the egg, peanut butter and remaining frosting. Stir in flour just until moistened.
    Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Flatten cookies with a fork dipped in sugar.
    Bake at 375° for 8-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. Cool completely; spread with reserved frosting. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.


  • Re: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies

    This sounds really easy and very good for grandkids and grandpas who loves chocolate! I will definately try them. Thanks

    pmgram
  • Re: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies

    I made these cookies but I baked them at 350 degrees for 8 minutes on my insulated cookie sheets. They turned out perfect and soft. I took them to work and I was told this was a "keeper" recipe.

    Debbie W
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