$1,000,000 Cookies

The following recipe boggles my mind; a woman won $1,000,000 for a simple peanut butter cookie. That is a load of dough, literally and figuratively. Why didn’t I think of this cookie first?
They are fabulous, but take a little time and the process can be quite messy...no worries, it is all worth it in the end when the oven timer goes off and warm cookies emerge.

Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies

1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter

1/2 cup confectioners’ powdered sugar

1 roll Pillsbury Create ‘n Bake refrigerated peanut butter cookies, well chilled.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In small bowl, mix chopped peanuts, granulated sugar, and cinnamon; set aside.
In another small bowl, stir peanut butter and powdered sugar until completely blended. Shape mixture into 24 balls.

Cut roll of cookie dough into 12 slices. Cut each slice in half crosswise to make 24 pieces; flatten slightly. Shape 1 cookie dough piece around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Repeat with remaining dough and balls.
Roll each covered ball in peanut mixture; gently pat mixture completely onto balls. On ungreased large cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with a spatula.
Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Store tightly covered.