CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEANUT LOGS

Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Logs image

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

Time 40m

Yield about 8-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.