Choco Peanut Butter Dream Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 c. creamy or possibly chunk-style peanut butter
- 3/4 c. butter
- 1/3 c. water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 c. Quaker Oats (Quick or possibly old fashioned, uncooked)
- 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
- 4 teaspoon vegetable shortening
- 1/3 c. minced peanuts (optional)
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together brown sugar, peanut butter and butter till light and fluffy. Blend in water, egg and vanilla. Add in combined dry ingredients; mix well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 min or possibly till edges are golden.
- In heavy saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate pcs and vegetable shortening; stir till mix is melted and smooth. Top each cookie with 1/2 tsp. melted chocolate; sprinkle with nuts. Refrigeratetill set. Store in airtight container. Makes 6 dozen.
- To heat chocolate in microwave, place chips and shortening in glass container. Microwave on high for 1-2 min, stirring after 1 minute and then every 30 seconds till chocolate is melted and smooth.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 114g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 493 | |
| Calories from Fat 206 | 42% |
| Total Fat 23.18g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 12.22g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.48g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium 241mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 65.71g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 38.07g | 25% |
| Protein 7.71g | 12% |
