Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 C butter, softened
• 1/2 C creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 C packed brown sugar
• 1/2 C sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 C all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 pkg (13 oz.) miniature peanut butter cups
• DRIZZLE
• 1 C semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 T creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp shortening

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Roll into 1-1/4 inch balls. Press a minature peanut butter cup into each; reshape balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

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