Peanut Fudge Cookie Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar.
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
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1/4 cup room-temperature butter.
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1/4 cup Crisco or any shortening.
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2 big eggs.
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 and 1/2 cups plain all-purpose flour.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1/4 tsp table salt.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (to coat dough balls).
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1/4 cup butter (for frosting).
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1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder.
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3 tbsp milk (any type works).
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2 cups powdered/confectioners' sugar.
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1 tsp vanilla flavoring (for frosting).
# Instructions:
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Whip together the peanut butter, shortening, butter, and both sugars for a couple of minutes until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
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In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly combine this with the creamy mixture, stopping as soon as it's evenly mixed.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Make small dough balls (about 1/2 inch), coat them in sugar, and place on a clean, ungreased baking tray. Bake for 6-8 minutes until they're set but still light in color.
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Leave the cookies to rest directly on the baking tray for a couple of minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Boil the butter, cocoa powder, and milk together in a saucepan. Once that's done, take it off the heat, then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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Spread or pipe the frosting onto one cookie, then gently press another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
# Notes:
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Take the cookies out before they turn golden; they'll firm up while cooling.
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Spreading the frosting is simpler if it's still warm.