peanut squares (peanut brittle cookies)
My Grandma used to make these and never had leftovers. I started baking these at Christmastime and they just disappear. One of my favorites!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This cookie will satisfy any sweet and salty craving. If you're a fan of peanut butter cookies, you'll love these. It marries a peanut butter cookie with the flavors of peanut brittle to create an original dessert. When hot, crunchy chopped peanuts and sweet milk chocolate chips are sprinkled on top and add that last pop of crunch and sweetness to the cookie. So good, you're family will start requesting these.
prep time
cook time
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
How To Make peanut squares (peanut brittle cookies)
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Step 1Cream peanut butter, butter, and sugar. -
Step 2Mix in lemon juice.
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Step 3Add milk.
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Step 4Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and nuts.
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Step 5Spread evenly in 9x13 cake pan.
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Step 6Bake at 350 F for about 30 min. Note: If you want them thicker, use an 8x8 square pan.
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Step 7Sprinkle with milk chocolate chips and finely chopped peanuts. Cut in squares. Store in an airtight container.
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Category:
Cookies
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#peanut
Keyword:
#brittle
Keyword:
#peanuts
Keyword:
#cookie
Keyword:
#Peanut butter
Collection:
Mom Made It Best
Collection:
Holiday Baking
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Nuts
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