A batch of these sweet cookies will melt your Valentine’s heart!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24cookies
Ingredients
3/4c.creamy peanut butter
1/2c.shortening
1/3c.granulated sugar
1/3c.brown sugarpacked
1lg.egg
2T.milk
1tsp.vanilla extract
1 1/2c.all-purpose flour
1tsp.baking soda
1/2tsp.salt
Additional sugarfor rolling
24Hershey's or Dove chocolate hearts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Unwrap chocolate hearts; set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat peanut butter and shortening together. Add sugars, beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture until well combined.
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll in additional sugar. Place 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until puffed and light brown.
Immediately place a chocolate heart on each cookie pressing down slightly. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.