Best Chocolate Dipped Peanut Logs Recipes

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CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEANUT LOGS



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A cookie exchange introduced me to these fancy peanut butter treats. They're eye-catching for the holidays and bake sales.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 8-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup ground salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each cookie into coating; allow excess to drip of. Dip into peanuts. Place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEANUT LOGS



Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Logs image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup(s) creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup(s) butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) shortening
1 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) packed brown sugar
2 - eggs
2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
8 - dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup(s) ground salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, butter, shortening, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Shape into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each cookie into coating; allow excess to drip off. Dip into peanuts. Place on waxed paper to set.

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