Elevate your cookie game with our Ultimate Peanut Butter Heart Cookies, a recipe that skillfully combines the crunchy exterior with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter center. This recipe takes a traditional favorite and infuses it with a twist that not only reduces the overall sweetness but adds a delightful surprise with every bite. Crafted with a balance of rich flavors and textures, these cookies are sure to captivate your taste buds and become a new favorite.
Why You’ll Love This:
These Peanut Butter Heart Cookies are a treat for the senses, featuring less sugar and more flavor with each bite. The unique addition of a peanut butter center adds a creamy, nutty depth that contrasts beautifully with the crispy edges. Whether you are a peanut butter aficionado or a cookie lover looking for something new, these cookies offer a satisfying crunch, a soft center, and a complex flavor profile that makes them irresistible.
Perfect Occasion:
These cookies are perfect for any occasion that calls for something special. They are a fantastic choice for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Serve them at casual get-togethers or during family movie nights; they’re sure to be a hit. Additionally, they are great for packing in lunchboxes as a delightful afternoon snack.
Decoration Tips:
For a stunning finish, top these cookies with a drizzle of melted peanut butter and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts right after they come out of the oven. This not only enhances their appearance but also boosts the peanut flavor. You could also add a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance that complements the rustic look of the cookies.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 125g unsalted butter, softened but not melted
- 70g coconut sugar
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla pod (seeds scraped) or 1 tsp vanilla powder
- 1 tsp baking powder + 1 tsp baking soda (or 2 tsp baking powder)
- A pinch of salt
- 140g chocolate chips
- Peanut butter for filling and topping
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix the coconut sugar and granulated sugar together, then blend in the softened butter.
- Crack the egg into the mixture, add vanilla, and stir well.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix until the ingredients are uniformly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into six portions. Flatten each slightly, add a generous dollop of peanut butter in the center, then carefully shape into a high, rounded ball ensuring the peanut butter is completely enclosed.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 14 minutes.
- Upon removal from the oven, the cookies will appear undercooked and will be fragile—this is normal.
- Gently press the edges inward while they are still hot to create a more compact shape.
- Decorate with a few peanuts and an extra drizzle of peanut butter.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 15 minutes before enjoying.
Indulge in these Ultimate Peanut Butter Heart Cookies, and don’t forget to share a photo of your delightful creation—it’s always a pleasure to see how these recipes bring joy!
