This soft and chewy chocolate dipped peanut butter cookie recipe is awesome!! They are packed with rich peanut butter flavour, soft centres, chewy edges, a smooth milk chocolate dip and salty topping, they make the perfect homemade treat. They are probably full of calories but who cares when they taste this good! Simple enough for everyday baking and special enough for edible gift cookies, these pb cookies are sure to become a family favourite.
Baking these soft and chewy chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies was such a lovely family moment in our kitchen. Getting kids involved in baking is a brilliant way to spend time together, even if things get a little messy! My son loved helping with this recipe, especially rolling the peanut butter cookie dough into balls and dipping the baked cookies into smooth milk chocolate. These cookies are rich, indulgent, and wonderfully decadent, with soft centres and a chewy bite. They're definitely a treat where one cookie is more than enough, although you might still be tempted to go back for another. I doubled this recipe and saved half of the dough, I will be making peanut butter cookie dough ice cream…can’t wait for this!!
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Ingredients and substitutions for Chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies:
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Jump to Recipe- Caster Sugar – Caster sugar helps give the cookies a light sweetness and smooth texture. If you don't have caster sugar, you can use granulated sugar, although the texture may be slightly less fine.
- Light Brown Sugar – Light brown sugar adds moisture, softness, and a lovely caramel flavour. This helps create those delicious soft centres and chewy edges. Dark brown sugar can also be used for a deeper, richer flavour.
- Butter – Butter gives these peanut butter cookies their rich flavour and tender texture. For best results, use softened butter so it mixes easily with the sugars.
- Egg – The egg helps bind the cookie dough together and gives the cookies structure. Make sure it is mixed in well before adding the dry ingredients.
- Peanut Butter – Peanut butter is the star of the recipe, giving these cookies their nutty flavour and soft, chewy texture. Smooth peanut butter works best, but crunchy peanut butter can be used if you like a little extra texture.
- All Purpose Flour – All purpose flour gives the cookies their shape and structure. In the UK, plain flour is the same and works perfectly in this recipe.
- Baking Powder – Baking powder helps the cookies rise slightly and keeps them from being too dense.
- Vanilla Essence – Vanilla essence adds warmth and brings out the sweetness of the peanut butter and chocolate. You can also use vanilla extract if you prefer.
- Milk Chocolate – Milk chocolate is perfect for dipping these peanut butter cookies, adding a smooth, sweet, decadent finish. You can swap it for dark chocolate if you prefer a richer taste, or white chocolate for a sweeter treat
What equipment will you need to make Chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies?
- Cooling rack – A cooling rack is basic piece of kitchen equipment but essential for this recipe so ensure the cookies fully cool before dipping.
- Electric whisk – The electric whisk is a great alternative to an expensive stand mixer and works great for this recipe. The electric whisk is so versatile, I even use mine to mash potatoes! This whisk is a personal favourite, its workhorse in my kitchen and has never broken
- Mixing bowl – An essential piece of kitchen equipment. I’ve owned this set of mixing bowls for years and they are still like new.
How do I make Chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies?:
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper
1: Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and use an electric whisk to cream together until pale and fluffy.
2: Add the peanut butter to the mixing bowl, use the electric whisk and mix until combined.
3: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract with the electric whisk until smooth.
4: Add the flour and baking powder, then mix everything together.
5: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place them onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread slightly.
6: Use a fork or potato masher to gently flatten each cookie and create a pattern on top. This will help the cookie to bake evenly.
7: Sprinkle a little caster sugar over the cookies, then bake for 10 minutes at 180°C
8: The cookies will be very soft when they come out of the oven, so allow them to cool and firm up on a cooling rack.
9: Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer, then place the chocolate in a heatproof glass or metal bowl over the pan, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Stir until melted and smooth
10: Once the cookies have fully cooled. Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, then place back onto the cooling rack. This is a great job for the kids to get involved with!
11: While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle with a little sea salt. Leave to set before serving.
Serving suggestions for chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies:
- Serve with a cold glass of milk.
- Enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
- Perfect as an after-school treat or weekend bake.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a more indulgent dessert.
- Wrap in gift bags or boxes for edible gifts.
- Great for Father's Day, birthdays, or homemade treat boxes.
- Rich and decadent, so one cookie is usually enough.
Variations of chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies:
How to store and freeze Chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies:
- Store in an airtight container once the cookies have cooled completely and the chocolate has set.
- Keep at room temperature for a few days, somewhere cool and dry.
- Layer with baking paper if stacking, to stop the chocolate from sticking.
- Chill in the fridge if your kitchen is warm or the chocolate starts to soften.
- Freeze the cookie dough balls if you want freshly baked cookies another day.
- Defrost at room temperature before serving or dipping in melted milk chocolate..
- Don't overbake them – take the cookies out when the centres still look slightly soft for that perfect chewy texture.
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best soft cookie dough, or crunchy if you like extra bite.
- Let the cookies cool fully before dipping them in chocolate, otherwise they may break.
- Melt the chocolate gently so it stays smooth and glossy for dipping.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate for a lovely sweet and salty finish.
- Get the kids involved – rolling the dough and dipping the cookies in chocolate makes this a fun family bake.
- Let the chocolate set properly before storing or gifting the cookies
FAQ
What is the secret to good peanut butter cookies?
The secret to good peanut butter cookies is getting the texture just right. For soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, don't overbake them, they should still look slightly soft in the centre when they come out of the oven. Using plenty of peanut butter also gives them that rich flavour and tender bite.
What kind of chocolate is best for dipping cookies?
Milk chocolate works beautifully for dipping cookies because it gives a smooth, sweet finish that pairs perfectly with peanut butter. You can also use dark chocolate if you prefer a richer flavour, or white chocolate for something a little sweeter.
How do you keep peanut butter cookies soft?
To keep peanut butter cookies soft, store them in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. You can also add a slice of bread to the container, which helps the cookies stay soft for longer without drying out.
Can children help make these peanut butter cookies?
Yes, this is a great recipe for getting children involved in baking. Kids can help roll the cookie dough into balls, press them gently before baking, and dip the cooled cookies into chocolate. It's a fun family baking activity and a lovely way to make memories in the kitchen.
Can I make these cookies as an edible gift?
Absolutely. These chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies make lovely edible gift cookies, especially for Father's Day, birthdays, bake sales, or homemade treat boxes. Once the chocolate has set, you can package them in a gift bag or cookie box.
Can I freeze peanut butter cookies?
Yes, peanut butter cookies freeze well. You can freeze the baked cookies before dipping them in chocolate, then defrost and decorate them later. You can also freeze the cookie dough balls and bake them fresh when you need a quick homemade treat.
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Soft & Chewy chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies
Ingredients
- 175 Grams All purpose flour
- 115 Grams Butter
- 230 Grams Peanut butter
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 95 Grams Light brown sugar
- 95 Grams Caster sugar
- 350 Grams Milk Chocolate
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and use an electric whisk to cream together until pale and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until combined.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour and baking powder, then mix everything together until a soft cookie dough forms
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place them onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread slightly.
- Use a fork or potato masher to gently flatten each cookie and create a pattern on top.
- Sprinkle a little caster sugar over the cookies, then bake for 10 minutes
- The cookies will be very soft when they come out of the oven, so allow them to cool and firm up on a cooling rack.
- While the cookies are cooling, melt the chocolate using a bain-marie. Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer, then place the chocolate in a heatproof glass or metal bowl over the pan, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Stir until melted and smooth
- Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, then place back onto the cooling rack. While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle with a little sea salt. Leave to set before serving.
Notes
- The cookies will look very soft when they first come out of the oven, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Leave enough space between each cookie on the baking tray, as they will spread slightly while baking.
- Potato masher creates a lovely textured pattern, but a fork works well too.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before dipping them in chocolate, otherwise they may break.
- A small sprinkle of sea salt balances the sweetness and works beautifully with the peanut butter and milk chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
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