PEANUT BUTTER CUTOUT COOKIES

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I used peanut butter in place of the butter in my take on a traditional cutout cookie, which turned out super nutty and soft. My children love to decorate the cookie with frosting, sprinkles and some creativity. -Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Vanilla frosting
Red food coloring
Assorted colored sprinkles

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-in. to 4-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cookies and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.