Chocolate-Shell Peanuts

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 943 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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 50.0g77%
 Saturated Fat 21.0g103%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 699mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 111.0g37%
 Dietary Fiber 7.0g28%
 Sugars 55.0g
Protein 22.0g43%
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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