Fancy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Fancy Peanut Butter Cookies

By: Janet Hooper 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.
  3. For frosting, cream butter, shortening, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat in milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost cooked cookies. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over frosting.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this cookie is delicious!!! i followed the recipe exactly and they turned out just a bit flat,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2009 by Amber   view full review
These were great! My whole family loved them. Don't skip the frosting or icing, it was what...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by Mangel Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are delicious! I followed the recipe word for word, then added a back of semi-sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by Erin   view full review
These cookies are quite delicious. I think that extra egg does help, especially if you don't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by BOBOBEARZOE   view full review
These cookies are fantastic! Made recipe exactly as written. A lot more work than a normal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by Tlee0805   view full review
These cookies tasted amazing! I had to add an extra egg to get them more chewy but I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2011 by Ashcakes Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These were delicious! My family loved them. Makes a huge batch of cookies, I made the balls...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by meeky   view full review
The peanut butter icing/filling is perfect! I don't think they need the chocolate icing......
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2011 by Classy40   view full review
These look absolutely Wonderful! What a great treat for parties :)
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by courtney   view full review
i made a few changes to this recipe... i used home made sunflower butter in place of the...

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