Ingredients
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 tablespoon shortening (optional, for melting chocolate)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or whisk)
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper
– Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
– Toothpicks (optional for dipping)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, the first thing I do is combine the peanut butter and softened butter in a mixing bowl. I whip them together until they’re smooth and creamy. Once you have that perfect consistency, I gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. The dough should be thick but molding nicely in your hands. It smells so delightful! I like to make sure everything is blended well to avoid any dry pockets of powdered sugar. (See the next page below to continue steps…)