Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites

The crust for these bite-size chocolate treats is purchased cookie dough. Top with finely chopped peanuts for more peanutty flavor.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

Coat 1-3 / 4-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

Set aside.

Cut dough into six equal pieces.

Cut each piece into four equal slices.

Place each slice in a prepared cup.

Bake 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and dough is slightly firm.

Remove from oven.

Indent each cookie shell with the back of a 1 / 2-teaspoon measuring spoon.

Bake 2 minutes or until edges are firm.

Cool 15 minutes.

Remove shells from cups.

Cool.

Place chocolate pieces and condensed milk in a heavy small saucepan.

Stir over medium heat until chocolate melts.

Spoon filling into each shell.

If desired , sprinkle with peanuts.

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