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Day 11: Cookies ‘n Cream Peanut Butter Cookies

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IMG_9540Day 11: Cookies ‘n Cream Peanut Butter Cookies. Whew, that was a long title. That’s because there’s a whole lot in these cookies: peanut butter, Oreos, white chocolate chips, and regular chocolate chips. IMG_9543

These cookies are a little more crumbly than I’d like, but they still taste great. Not all cookies can be as chewy and soft as the ones I love, right? IMG_9551

I guess I have to be fair to all the cookie lovers out there. Everyone favors a different kind of cookie. I’m keeping it versatile on my blog to please all the cookie lovers!
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Heck, I don’t even like peanut butter cookies. That’s just how much I love you guys.IMG_9559Recipe from Crazy for Crust.

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Day 11: Cookies ‘n Cream Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 10-12 Oreos, chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with silpat baking mats.
  2. Cream together the butter, peanut butter, and both sugars. Mix in egg, vanilla, milk, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Gradually stir in the flour until just combined. Stir in both kinds of chocolate chips and chopped Oreos.
  4. Scoop 2 tablespoon sized balls of dough. Use a fork to make a small criss-cross pattern on the top.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
https://lovintheoven.com/cookies-n-cream-peanut-butter-cookies/

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

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There are a lot of things to do living in Los Angeles that I still haven’t gotten around to. Last night, I was able to cross another “to do” off of my list. My DH took me to the Zelda symphony at the Disney Concert Music Hall downtown.

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Obviously, it was more for him than me since I never played Zelda growing up and he played every single game. I went as his plus one because that’s what spouses do. We support each other’s interests. My DH reminded me of the time he went with me to a Mae concert when we first started dating. He had no idea who they were and didn’t know any of the songs, but he went for me.

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First of all, the outside of the music hall is impressive. No matter how many times you see it, it still blows your breath away. It’s mesmerizing. Secondly, I’ve never seen so many…. unique people in my life. I’m talking about die-hard Legend of Zelda fans. Some even came in full costumes! I even saw a girl with a full on Zelda tattoo on her back. That’s intense.

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I guess that’s an obvious for most people, but I don’t know! It’s not part of my world so I’m oblivious. I don’t understand why people would stand in line for an hour to buy a ten dollar program. TEN DOLLARS for a little paper book? My DH was totally one of those people, btw.

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But the overall experience was fun. The venue itself is very intimate and smaller than I expected. I would say that I enjoyed it, even though I didn’t know any of the songs that they played. Would I go again? Only if it was for something that I was totally into. It makes a difference when you know the songs.

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I loved these cookies. I’m normally not a fan of peanut butter and chocolate, but the texture and balance in these did it for me.

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Not only that, but they’re beautiful! I’d call this a perfect cookie. IMG_4619

Recipe from Annie Eats

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa (I use Rodelle)
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. coarse salt
  • ¾ stick (6 tbsp.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp. milk
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peanut butter cups, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cream together the butter, peanut butter, and both sugars. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
  3. Gradually stir in the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  4. Mix in 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups by hand.
  5. Form into large 2-tablespoon sized balls and place onto baking sheet. Gently press the remaining 1/2 cup onto the top of each dough ball.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
https://lovintheoven.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-cup-cookies/

World’s Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I know what you’re thinking… recipes that are start with “the world’s best?” Really? Well, typically I take them out of the title, but these cookies deserved for those three little words to stay. I think they’re that good.

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I mean, those are some good looking cookies! That crinkle on top from my cookie scoop stayed in place and spread out just the right amount. They held their shape beautifully, which is all I ask of a cookie. The consistency is extremely soft. So soft, that if you tried to pick it up immediately after baking, they’d fall apart. These cookies need time to set. Make sure you let them cool ON the cookie sheet. Resist the urge to move them around!

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But can we talk about the beauty all of these cookies are on?

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It’s from Mad Hatter’s Platters! How cute is their name? I’ve never had anything quite this nice to display my desserts. When I first received it in the mail, I was impressed with the packaging and how heavy duty these plates were. I was expecting something a little flimsier (only because I’ve never owned a tired platter before), but I’m glad I was wrong. This is something that I would expect to last me for years through wear and tear.

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They have unique 2 tiered and 3 tiered platters for you to choose from. I’m currently obsessed with this one and just might have to buy it after I move. These would also make great housewarming or hostess gifts. It was shipped disassembled, but it took me no more than two minutes to put it together. All you need are your hands! No extra tools required.

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The sky is the limit with these platters. They’re great for entertaining, everyday use or even as a centerpiece. Don’t just think about using it in the kitchen… How about in the bathroom for holding soaps or hair ties? Or the bedroom for holding miscellaneous jewelry? You can check Mad Hatter’s Platters on their site and Facebook page for more great ideas.

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Since all the pieces come apart, you can change the look of our platter with different sized plates and bowls in the “add-a-plate” section on their site.

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Guess what?! Mad Hatter’s Platters is giving away a 2 tiered platter to one lucky reader! Aren’t they the best!?

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Cookie recipe from The Idea Room.

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World’s Best Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon milk (add this at the very end just to make dough smooth and creamy)
  • 1 cup mini semi-chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cream together the butter, peanut butter, and both sugars.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually stir in the baking soda, baking powder, and flour until just combined.
  5. If needed, stir in the milk until the dough is easy to handle. Mix in the chocolate chips.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to drop on baking sheet. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Let cool completely on cookie sheet.
https://lovintheoven.com/worlds-best-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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