Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies

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Prep Time25

Cook Time10

Total Time35

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: peanut butter cut-out cookies

Servings: 3-inch diameter, 3/16-inch thick cookies (approx.)

Calories: 208kcal

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium-low speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
Add the egg yolk and mix on medium speed until combined.
Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Mix on medium-low speed until a stiff dough forms (about 1 minute). If the dough is too sticky to handle, try stirring in a little more flour.
Roll a managable amount of dough at a time to 3/16-inch thick (rolling pin rings ensure an even and exact thickness) between 2 sheets of parchment paper.
Remove the top sheet of parchment, and cut shapes with a 3-inch heart cookie cutter.
Peel the shapes from the bottom layer of parchment and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until just barely beginning to turn golden on the bottoms.
Cool completely, then decorate with royal icing, buttercream, or whipped ganache, if desired.

*Rolling pin rings will help you get an even thickness.

Click here for the vanilla version of these cookies: Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies.
Click here for the peanut butter version of these cookies: Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies.