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Peanut Butter Chocolate Heart Cookies

These delightful cookies combine the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate hearts, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.33 cups all-purpose flour look for unbleached for a better flavor
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 3/8 tsp salt enhances the peanut butter flavor
Wet Ingredients
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar light or dark, depending on your preference
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg at room temperature for better mixing
  • 0.75 cups creamy peanut butter recommended brands are Jif or Skippy for their smooth texture
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract always use pure vanilla for the best flavor
Chocolate
  • 28 chocolate hearts recommended brand is Dove for perfect melt
Finishing Touch
  • 0.25 tsp flaked sea salt for sprinkling; adds a gourmet touch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on high speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until pale and creamy.
  3. Add the egg and mix until well combined. Next, add the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until just combined.
Chilling and Baking
  1. Transfer the dough to a covered bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Roll the chilled dough into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Coat them in the remaining granulated sugar before placing them on parchment-lined baking sheets, about 3 inches apart.
  4. Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are set and starting to turn golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked.
Finishing Touches
  1. Immediately press a chocolate heart into the center of each cookie and let them cool for about 10 minutes while the chocolate sets.
  2. Sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt if desired. Best served at room temperature.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for up to a month. The dough can also be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.