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peanut butter cookies

Delicious homemade peanut butter cookies, shaped like footballs, perfect for game day!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cup peanut butter
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon Crisco or vegetable oil
  • white icing or white chocolate chips (for the laces)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
  2. Cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars in a mixing bowl. Add egg, vanilla, milk, salt, and baking soda; mix until smooth. Gradually add flour and mix until combined.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly and pinch ends to shape like footballs.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Allow to cool on sheets.
  5. Melt chocolate chips with oil, then transfer to a piping bag or Ziploc with a cut corner. Outline and fill in the football shape, then chill until set.
  6. Use white icing or melted white chocolate to pipe laces on each cookie.
  7. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Perfect for parties and game day festivities!