by Idahoskyewriter

Created on: August 10, 2009

DOUBLE DELIGHT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 (16 ounce) roll refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough, well chilled

1. Combine peanut butter and powdered sugar; stir until completely blended. Shape mixture into 24 small balls. Refrigerate until firm.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Combine peanuts, granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

4. Working on wax paper, cut cookie dough roll into 12 slices. Cut each slice in half to make 24 pieces; flatten each piece. Shape 1 cookie dough piece around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Repeat with remaining dough balls. Sprinkle balls with peanut mixture.

5. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Chill. Spray bottom of drinking glass with cooking spray. Flatten each ball 1/2-inch thickness with bottom of glass. Sprinkle any remaining peanut mixture evenly on tops of cookies; press gently.

6. Bake 7 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Store tightly covered.

Per cookie: 140 calories, 8 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 3 g. protein, 16 g. carbohydrates, 0 g. fiber, 125 mg. sodium.

MAKING A MILLIONAIRE

1. Place creamy peanut butter ball in center of flattened dough.

2. Roll into a ball and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon-peanut mixture.

3. Flatten with bottom of glass.

Enjoy these peanut-buttery cookies with the kids, for after-school snacks, on picnics. The peanut buttery richness is sure to go over well everyone! Enjoy with family, friends, outings, campouts, hikes, or wherever you enjoy these delicious treats. These cookies are low in fat and have no cholesterol. You probably won't be able to eat just one! Take these anywhere for on-the-go activities! ENJOY!

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