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Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies combine creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter can substitute with almond or cashew butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adjust according to your sweetness preference
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adds moisture and caramel-like taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free blend for nut-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips dark chocolate can be used for a richer flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
  3. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and brown sugar along with the vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
  4. Slowly add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into approximately 12 large balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and centers remain slightly soft.
  7. After baking, let cool for about 5 minutes; then press down in the center of each cookie to create indentations.
  8. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  9. Fill the indentations of each cookie with melted chocolate, allowing to cool and set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the cookies by experimenting with different nut butters or adding mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.

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