Peanut Butter Buttons

Name: Peanut Butter Buttons
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/3 cup peanut butter; 1/2 cup tbsp granulated sugar (45 mL); 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 28 miniature peanut butter cups; icing sugar

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup tbsp granulated sugar (45 mL)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
28 miniature peanut butter cups
icing sugar

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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2. Place butter and peanut butter in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on high until very creamy.
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3. Beat in 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar until well blended. Then beat in egg yolks, one at a time, scraping down sides as needed. Beat in vanilla and then flour until combined.
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4. Place 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar in a shallow dish. Form dough into 1-inch (2.5-cm) balls, and roll in the sugar. Place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Use your finger to press into centre of each dough ball to form an indent.
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5. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, place a peanut butter cup in indent and then continue to bake until golden and set, about 6 to 8 more minutes.
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6. Remove to a rack to cool completely. When completely cool, dust with icing sugar.