Peanut butter is included as an ingredient in many recipes, especially cookies and candies. Its flavor combines well with other flavors, such as chocolate, oatmeal, cheese, cured meats, savory sauces, and various types of breads and crackers.
Peanut butter (and peanuts) provides protein, vitamins B3 and E, dietary fiber, arginine, and high levels of the antioxidant p-coumaric acid. (Wikipedia)
Ingredients:
- 2 c Peanut butter; crunchy
- 2 c Icing sugar; sifted or confectioner's sugar
- 2 Egg
- 36 Chocolate ‘Rosebud' candies* up to 40 -can use Hershey kisses
* Rosebuds are a Canadian candy; Hershey kisses can be substituted.
How to Prepare
- Cream peanut butter with icing sugar.
- Beat in eggs. Form batter into 1 inch balls.
- Place on cookie sheets that are buttered are lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten balls so that they are about 2 inches in diameter.
- Place a chocolate rosebud or kiss in the center of each.
- Bake in a preheated 375 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are firm.
- Remove from the oven and place on the cooling rack.
*MAKES: 30-40 candies