Peanut Butter Critter Cookies
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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
- 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.
- 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.
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