Go Back
–+ servings

The BEST Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

These delicious peanut butter chocolate cookies are a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate, topped with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for extra crunch. Perfect for any cookie lover!
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 20 Cookies
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • 105 g (¼ cup) butter
  • 100 g (¾ cup) caster sugar
  • 100 g (½ cup) demerara sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 250 g (1 cup) smooth peanut butter
  • 215 g (1 ⅓ cups) plain flour
  • ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 100 g (3 ½ oz) dark chocolate, melted
  • 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
  • In a medium bowl, use an electric hand whisk to cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and peanut butter, whisking until completely incorporated.
  • Pour in the flour and bicarbonate of soda. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the ingredients until a dough forms.
  • Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, measure out 3 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, forming them into golf ball-sized shapes. Leave 2 inches of space between each cookie on the baking tray.
  • Gently flatten each cookie with your fingers, then use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until the cookies are light golden and just set in the middle. Let them cool on the baking tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Once melted, drizzle the chocolate over the cookies using a spoon and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugars. For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before drizzling with chocolate to avoid it melting off.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Loved this recipe?Check out @savvy.bites for more! Did You Make This Recipe? Please leave a comment below or pin it to your Pinterest account!