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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.