DEEP DISH REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE SKILLET

DEEP DISH REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE SKILLET
Fall is just around the corner and if you are looking for a good fall treat to serve your family and friends or perhaps even upcoming Halloween party goers, this new twist on a peanut butter cookie may be just what you are looking for.  It has a rich flavor because it is deep dish and each slice is thick and gooey.  Olivia found this recipe at www.realhousemoms.com.  Baking it in a cast iron skillet gives the outside a lovely crispness while the inside stays moist and wonderful.

Using Reese's mini peanut butter cups both inside and on top makes this sliced, deep dish cookie something really special.  Give it a try and you may never make plain old peanut butter cookies again.
- Nanette

DEEP DISH REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE SKILLET

Author: Megan Kohrs

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 10 pieces

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup semi-chocolate chips
• 1/2 mini Reese's cups, quartered, reserve half for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cast iron skillet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together the butter and peanut butter for 1 minute, or until just mixed. add the sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and baking powder and mix again until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Add the egg, vanilla extract and flour and mix until combined and no flour clumps remain, 1 minute.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips and Reese's just until mixed through.
5. Add dough to the prepared cast iron skillet. Sprinkle with remaining Reese's.
6. Place in preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.