Peanut Butter Critter Cookies

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


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Peanut Butter Critter Cookies
Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
3
cups all-purpose flour

1
cup butter, softened

1
cup peanut butter chips, melted

3/4
cup granulated sugar

1/4
cup packed brown sugar

1
egg

1-1/2
teaspoons milk

1
teaspoon vanilla

Prepared colored icings or powdered sugar



 
Preparation:
1.
Combine flour, butter, melted peanut butter chips, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer at low speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl often, until well blended. Divide dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm.

2.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll dough on well-floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut desired shapes using 2-1/2-inch cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove immediately to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate with icing as desired or sprinkle with powdered sugar.





This recipe appears in: Cooking with Kids

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