Magic Peanut Butter Middles

Name: Magic Peanut Butter Middles
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup soft margarine; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup peanut butter

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soft margarine
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter

Directions

1

In small bowl blend flour, cocoa and baking soda. Mix until well blended.
2

In large bowl beat white and brown sugars, butter or margarine and 1/4 cup peanut butter, until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, beat. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Set aside.
3

To make Filling: Combine confectioner's sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter. Blend well.
4

Roll filling into 30 1-inch balls. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 tablespoon of dough around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with glass dipped in white sugar.
5

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7-9 minutes. When cookies are done, they should be set and slightly cracked.