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giant peanut brittle cookies

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 1 1/2 dozen
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For giant peanut brittle cookies

  • 1/3 c
    butter flavored shortening
  • 1/3 c
    creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1/3 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp
    milk
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    peanut butter chips
  • 2/3 c
    crushed peanut brittle

How To Make giant peanut brittle cookies

  • 1
    In a small bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 2
    Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 3 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten into 3 inch circles with a glass dipped in sugar.
  • 3
    Bake at 375F for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. In a microwave, melt peanut butter chips; stir until smooth. Spread over half of each cookie; sprinkle with peanut brittle.
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