PEANUT BUTTER ESCTASIES

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup EZ’s best cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 tbsp milk

1 piece fresh egg

1 tsp vanilla

FILLING

3/4 cup sifted powder sugar

1/2 cup peanut butter

2 tbsp granulated sugar

METHOD

1. Preheat oven at 350 F. In a medium bowl sift together flour, EZ’S BEST COCOA POWDER and baking soda; set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, cream together sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter until combined. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Gradually add in the flour.

3. Scoop 1 tablespoon chocolate dough and form into balls.

4. For the filling: Beat powder sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Scoop 1/2 tablespoon mixture and form into balls.

5. Slightly flatten a piece of chocolate dough ball, top with peanut butter ball. Roll dough to completely cover the filling.

6. Line the dough 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Lightly flatten and sprinkle with sugar.

7. Bake cookies in oven for 8-9 minutes until surface slightly cracks.

8. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.