Description
Homemade Tagalong Cookies are a delightful treat made with a buttery cookie base, creamy peanut butter filling, and a rich chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup (126g) granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (350g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (for filling)
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for filling)
- 3 bags (10oz) Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine the butter with the sugar and beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and beat until the dough starts to form.
- Turn the dough out onto parchment paper, divide into two halves, shape into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat.
- Slice the dough into ¼ inch slices and bake for 11-13 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- In a bowl, combine the filling ingredients and beat until smooth.
- Pipe a thin layer of filling on each cookie and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate wafers and dip each cookie, covering completely.
- Allow chocolate to set on a baking sheet.
Notes
- Measure the dough to ensure even baking.
- Use almond bark or Ghirardelli candy melts for coating.
- Melt one bag of chocolate at a time for easier dipping.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 18.5 g
- Sodium: 78.9 mg
- Fat: 22.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.7 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 32.1 mg
Keywords: Homemade Tagalong Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Chocolate Coated Cookies