Peanut Butter Yo Yo’s

Peanut butter yo yo’s are a classic American treat that originated in the South. They get their name from the soft and chewy texture of the cookies, which resemble the shape of a yo-yo.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Peanut Butter Yo Yo’s

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

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 2640

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Peanut Butter
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

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.