Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 155kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
- ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet or two medium baking sheets with parchment. Set aside.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter, 1 cup sugar and egg until fully combined.
- Roll into small bite size balls and place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork dipped in remaining 2 tablespoon sugar and gently press cookies using a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on pan for 5 minutes then carefully remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, melt together chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until completely smooth.
- Carefully dip cookies in melted chocolate and lay on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts while chocolate is still wet.
- Let sit until chocolate is set or, you may chill in the fridge to speed up the process.
- Store in an airtight container chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg