Jilldo’s Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies

Peanut butter was first introduced as a health food in the early 1900s and gained popularity as a sandwich spread during World War II.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Jilldo’s Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Creamy peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
12. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.