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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crescents

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These elegant Chocolate and Peanut Butter Crescents are a sophisticated twist on classic sandwich cookies. A tender, cocoa-infused dough is rolled into delicate discs to encase a sweet, smooth peanut butter filling. The result is a perfect balance of rich chocolate notes and salty-sweet peanut butter, with a crisp exterior that gives way to a soft, creamy interior. Ideal for tea time, holiday cookie exchanges, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these crescents showcase simple ingredients transformed into a gourmet treat. They are easy to assemble and bake up beautifully, offering a refined texture that feels luxurious yet comforting.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 883.0
Dietary: Diabetic, Vegetarian
Description
These elegant Chocolate and Peanut Butter Crescents are a sophisticated twist on classic sandwich cookies. A tender, cocoa-infused dough is rolled into delicate discs to encase a sweet, smooth peanut butter filling. The result is a perfect balance of rich chocolate notes and salty-sweet peanut butter, with a crisp exterior that gives way to a soft, creamy interior. Ideal for tea time, holiday cookie exchanges, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these crescents showcase simple ingredients transformed into a gourmet treat. They are easy to assemble and bake up beautifully, offering a refined texture that feels luxurious yet comforting.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Sifted all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg
Directions
  1. 1
    Sift together the flour, cocoa, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. 2
    In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the vanilla extract and granulated sugar until well combined.
  4. 4
    Add the egg and beat until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
  5. 5
    With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the sifted dry ingredients, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  6. 6
    Continue beating until the dough comes together and holds its shape.
  7. 7
    Transfer the dough to a small bowl to make handling easier; let it rest at room temperature while you prepare the filling.
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the peanut butter and confectioners sugar until smooth and creamy.
  9. 9
    Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (163&# 194;°C).
  10. 10
    Place a large sheet of wax paper on your work surface. Using a rounded teaspoon, scoop mounds of cookie dough onto the paper.
  11. 11
    Using a level half-teaspoon measure, scoop mounds of the peanut butter filling onto a separate piece of wax paper.
  12. 12
    Take one mound of dough and roll it between your palms into a ball, then flatten it into a very thin disc.
  13. 13
    Place one mound of peanut butter filling in the center of the flattened dough.
  14. 14
    Bring the edges of the dough up around the filling and pinch them tightly to seal.
  15. 15
    Roll the filled dough between your palms into a cylindrical shape, about 2 inches long with slightly tapered ends.
  16. 16
    Place the cookie on an ungreased baking sheet, curving the ends slightly downward to form a crescent shape.
  17. 17
    Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling, placing cookies 1/2 to 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  18. 18
    Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even results.
  19. 19
    As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, roll them in granulated sugar while they are still warm.
  20. 20
    Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 883.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.4g44%
Saturated Fat 16.5g83%
Cholesterol 107.6mg36%
Sodium 1424.1mg60%
Total Carbohydrate 148.1g50%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g40%
Sugars 45.9g
Protein 17.9g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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