From my mother-in-law's recipe box. I like to make them during the holidays, but they are good anytime. They are crunchy, sweet and nutty. Prep time does not include chilling or cooling time.

Ingredients

48 serv.

cup butter, softened↗1⁄2 cup
cup creamy peanut butter↗1⁄2 cup
cup sugar↗1⁄2 cup
cup brown sugar↗1⁄2 cup
egg↗1
teaspoon vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
cups all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
teaspoon baking soda↗3⁄4 teaspoon
teaspoon baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
teaspoon salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
(4 ounce) milk chocolate candy bars, chopped3
cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1
In large mixing bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in egg and vanilla.
3
Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
5
Using a cookie press fitted with a star disk, press dough 2 inches apart into long strips on an ungreased baking sheets.
6
Cut each strip into 2-inch pieces (do not separate pieces).
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown.
8
Remove to wire rack to cool.
9
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy bars, stir until smooth.
10
Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate, then into peanuts.
11
Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Source: food.com

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