Chocolate Peanut Cookies

By melanieroe

Prep: 20 min.
Bake: 10 min./batch
Yield: 27 Servings

Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 82 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons beaten egg
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup honey-roasted peanuts
• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped miniature peanut butter cups

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the peanuts, chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 dozen.