Description
These Heart-Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion. Soft and chewy, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With a hint of peanut butter flavor and a sweet touch of chocolate, they are sure to win hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Items:
- Extra sugar for sprinkling or dipping
- Melted chocolate for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes if needed.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and shape each into a heart. Place hearts on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate.
Notes
- To shape the hearts evenly, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter or mold the dough inside one.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle with sanding sugar before baking or dip half of the cookie in chocolate after cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
