Chocolate-Shell Peanuts

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

943 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	peanut butter
1/2	cup	powdered sugar	sifted
2	cups	flour, all-purpose	sifted
1/3	cup	cocoa powder
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/2	cup	butter
3/4	cup	sugar
1	each	egg	unbeaten
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract

Directions

Combine peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.

Chill.

Prepare dough.

Sift together the flour, cocoa, and salt.

Cream butter and gradually add the sugar, creaming well.

Add egg and vanilla.

Beat well.

Blend in the dry ingredients; mix thoroughly.

Shape into balls, using a half teaspoonful for each.

Flatten each ball and place 1/4 teaspoonful of peanut butter mixture in center.

Shape dough around filling, pressing to seal.

Pinch ends and centers of cookies to form "peanuts."

Place on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in slow oven (325 degrees F) 13 to 15 minutes.

If desired, roll warm cookies in confectioners' or granulated sugar.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 209g

Amount per Serving

Calories 943 48% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.0g	77%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	103%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Sodium 699mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 111.0g	37%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	28%
Sugars 55.0g
Protein 22.0g	43%

Vitamin A	15%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	5%		Iron	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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