Description
A classic recipe for chocolate-covered peanut butter cookies that evoke nostalgia and are perfect for sharing or gifting. These cookies are quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, for melting and dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and granulated sugar, then beat until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Gently flatten each cookie ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place dipped cookies on a wire rack or parchment paper and let the chocolate set completely.
Notes
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- For longer storage, undecorated cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts and Sweets
- Method: Baking and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 calories (will vary based on exact size and ingredients)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-75mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 3-5g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg