Magic Peanut Butter Middles recipe

30 servings

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

3/4 cup peanut butter

In small bowl blend flour, cocoa and baking soda.

Mix until well blended.

In large bowl beat sugar, butter or margarine and 1/4 cup peanut butter, until light and fluffy.

Add vanilla and egg, beat.

Stir in flour mixture until blended.

Set aside.

To make Filling: Combine confectioner's sugar and 3/4 cup peanut butter.

Blend well.

Roll filling into 30 - 1 inch balls.

For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 Tablespoon of dough around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely.

Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Flatten with glass dipped in sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7-9 minutes.

When cookies are done, they should be set and slightly cracked.