Peanut Butter Pie Cookies
"I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, but my favorite—peanut butter pie—is tough to eat on the go. I dreamed up these cookies to get my favorite flavor combo in a bite-size package. They can be made ahead and taken to any holiday gathering. —Ashley Moyna, Elkader, Iowa..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
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1 large egg yolk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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COOKIES:
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg white
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15 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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TOPPING:
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1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
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Confectioners' sugar, optional
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