Description
Indulgent chocolate-dipped peanut butter cookies blend classic comfort with luxurious sweetness. Crisp edges, rich chocolate coating, and creamy peanut butter center make these cookies a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chocolate chips (milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or a combination)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Fats and Shortening:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Leavening and Flavoring Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional granulated sugar (for rolling the cookies)
- Sprinkles or crushed peanuts (or both, for decoration)
Instructions
- Combine peanut butter, softened butter, and shortening in a stand mixer’s bowl. Cream on medium speed for one minute until light and fluffy.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly, scraping bowl sides as needed.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually fold in flour, mixing just until integrated. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie softness.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for minimum one hour to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Remove chilled dough and roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
- Coat each ball in granulated sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Create classic crisscross pattern using a fork, gently pressing each ball.
- Bake 7-9 minutes until edges turn light golden. Cookies should remain soft in center.
- Cool on sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening using double boiler or microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Prepare bowls with sprinkles and crushed peanuts for decoration.
- Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate, letting excess drip off.
- Immediately coat chocolate side with sprinkles or crushed peanuts.
- Place dipped cookies on wax paper. Allow chocolate to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading and maintain a soft, chewy texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cookie consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, ensuring the same delightful cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg