Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place sheets of foil on counter top for cooling cookies.
  3. Combine chocolate chips and chocolate squares in a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl. Microwave at 50% (MEDIUM) for 2 minutes, stir. Repeat until smooth (or melt on range top in small saucepan on very low heat). Cool slightly.
  4. Combine sugar and 1/2 cup shortening in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until blended and crumbly.
  5. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add salt and vanilla.
  6. Reduce speed to low. Add chocolate slowly. Mix until well blended.
  7. Stir in flour and baking soda with a spoon until well blended.
  8. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in nuts. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Do not overbake.
  10. Press peanut butter cup into center of each cookie immediately. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  11. For drizzle, place peanut butter chips in heavy resealable sandwich bag. Seal. Microwave at 50% (MEDIUM) for 1 minute. Knead bag. Repeat until smooth (or melt by placing bag in hot water). Cut tiny tip off corner of bag. Squeeze out and drizzle over cookies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 913.72 Kcal (3826 kJ)
Calories from fat 481.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.53g 82%
Cholesterol 54.95mg 18%
Sodium 648.19mg 27%
Potassium 445.5mg 9%
Total Carbs 103.16g 34%
Sugars 41.32g 165%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g 35%
Protein 16.3g 33%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 67.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 464.08 Kcal (1943 kJ)
Calories from fat 244.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.19g 82%
Cholesterol 27.91mg 18%
Sodium 329.21mg 27%
Potassium 226.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 52.39g 34%
Sugars 20.99g 165%
Dietary Fiber 4.42g 35%
Protein 8.28g 33%
Iron 2mg 22%
Calcium 34.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.9
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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