Chocolate Shell Peanuts
Delightful peanut-filled cookies with a rich chocolate shell, perfect for peanut butter lovers and those craving a sweet, satisfying treat. Great for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter and powdered sugar; chill and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- Blend in sifted flour, cocoa, and salt until dough forms.
- Shape dough into half teaspoon-sized balls.
- Flatten each ball and place 1/4 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture in the center.
- Shape dough around the filling, pressing to seal.
- Pinch ends and centers of cookies to resemble peanuts.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 13 to 15 minutes.
- While warm, roll cookies in powdered sugar before cooling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
878
kcal
44% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).