Chocolate PB Drops

 

Ingredients

· 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

· 1 teaspoon baking powder

· 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

· 3/4 cup butter, softened

· 3/4 granulated sugar

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· 1 large egg yolk

· 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

· 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

· 3 tablespoons peanut butter

· 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted

 

Steps

1) Preheat the oven to 375°F. line large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2) In a medium bowl with wire whisk, combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

3) In large bowl with mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to medium-low; gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl.

4) With 1-tablespoon measuring spoon, form dough into balls. Place balls, 1 inch apart, on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten tops lightly. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

5) Slide cookies, still on parchment, onto wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough and cooled, newly lined cookie sheet.

6) Place peanut butter in small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 40 to 60  seconds, stirring every 20 seconds, or until hot. When cookies have cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate and peanut butter. Refrigerate for about 1 1/2 hours, until chocolate and peanut butter set. 

From: Christmas Cookies: 75 Irresistible Holiday Treats

By: Good Housekeeping