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Magic Peanut Butter Middles

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"Chocolate cookie with a surprise peanut butter center."
Magic Peanut Butter Middles Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 261 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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Original recipe yield 30 cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. In small bowl blend flour, cocoa and baking soda. Mix until well blended.
  2. In large bowl beat sugar, butter or margarine and 1/4 cup peanut butter, until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, beat. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Set aside.
  3. To make Filling: Combine confectioner's sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter. Blend well.
  4. Roll filling into 30 - 1 inch balls. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 Tablespoon of dough around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with glass dipped in sugar.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7-9 minutes. When cookies are done, they should be set and slightly cracked.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2007 by RUBES1 
I actually discovered this recipe on another forum & have been making these cookies for years... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 20, 2003 by SMILEYNKF68 
Oh my! I almost gave up when the chocolate dough wouldn't wrap around the peanut butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2006 by Marian 
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this recipe! I have to say that this is one of the easier Christmas cookies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2008 by LIZZY9VOLT 
I baked them for my boyfriend (firefighter in training) to bring to his firefighter buddies.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2006 by chellebelle 
The end result of this recipe is truly delicious. However, it is really time consuming and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2008 by Carrie 
Ok, so I have made these about 5 times now. The first few times, I found the chocolate dough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 15, 2003 by SLJ6 
Wow! These are great....took some time to make but worth it. I did end up with 4 extra peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 20, 2005 by Mrs. Chef Esh 
This is one of those cookies that you can't just have one. I love the surprised look on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 5, 2007 by le petit haricot 
I love these and they are not a lot of extra work to make. To prevent the cookies from being... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on may 19, 2009 by 1Bubbajoe 
I have been using this recipe for years, got it from a cooking mag. I have a friend who asks... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Magic Peanut Butter Middles

Servings Per Recipe: 15

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 291

  • Total Fat: 15.8g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 193mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 6.7g

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