Candy-Topped Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Candy-Topped Peanut Butter Cookies
125 min.
48
204kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Candy-Topped Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! These gluten-free cookies are not only easy to make but also pack a punch of flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie, only to discover a luscious caramel center enveloped in rich milk chocolate. It's a heavenly combination that brings together the nutty goodness of creamy peanut butter and the sweet decadence of chocolate and caramel.

With a total preparation time of just over two hours, you can whip up a batch of 48 cookies, making them ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy at home. Each cookie is a delightful balance of textures and flavors, with a crispy exterior giving way to a soft, gooey center. Plus, the addition of sugar on top adds a delightful crunch that complements the creamy filling perfectly.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. Gather your loved ones and create these scrumptious cookies together, making memories as sweet as the treats themselves. So, preheat your oven and get ready to impress your friends and family with these irresistible Candy-Topped Peanut Butter Cookies!

Ingredients

  • cup creamy peanut butter 
  • 48  chocolate (from 12-oz bag)
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned (not evaporated)
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • cups frangelico 
  • cups frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. In large bowl, beat condensed milk and peanut butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  2. Stir in Bisquick mix and vanilla until well blended.
  3. Shape dough into 48 (1-inch) balls. Measure sugar into small bowl. Dip top of each ball into sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake 7 to 9 minutes. Firmly press 1 caramel into center of each cookie.
  5. Bake about 1 minute or until chocolate begins to soften and cookie begins to turn light golden brown. Cool 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein5.31%
Fat52.72%
Carbs41.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.91
Glycemic Load
9.95
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.9252174023701%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.72kcal
10.19%
Fat:13.04g
20.07%
Saturated Fat:6.62g
41.37%
Carbohydrates:23.37g
7.79%
Net Carbohydrates:21.57g
7.84%
Sugar:20.24g
22.48%
Cholesterol:2.81mg
0.94%
Sodium:38.05mg
1.65%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Caffeine:18.48mg
6.16%
Protein:2.96g
5.91%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.89%
Magnesium:42.88mg
10.72%
Copper:0.18mg
9.23%
Phosphorus:80.31mg
8.03%
Fiber:1.8g
7.19%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.59%
Iron:0.88mg
4.9%
Vitamin B3:0.92mg
4.6%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.23%
Potassium:142.33mg
4.07%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.84%
Calcium:32.85mg
3.29%
Selenium:2.23µg
3.19%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.01%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.74%
Folate:6.37µg
1.59%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.39%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.36%