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Heart-Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight your loved ones with these charming heart-shaped peanut butter cookies. Crisp on the edges with a soft, chewy center, these cookies are easy to prepare using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for gifting or sharing, they feature the classic peanut butter flavor enhanced with the sweetness of both granulated and brown sugars, and a hint of vanilla. Rolled in powdered sugar and shaped with love, they are as visually appealing as they are delicious.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

For Rolling

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated. Add the egg and continue mixing until the batter is uniform and creamy.
  3. Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution. Gradually incorporate this dry mix into the peanut butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined and a dough forms.
  4. Shape the cookies: Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll the ball generously in powdered sugar to coat. Using your hands or a cookie cutter, shape the dough into heart forms. Alternatively, flatten the dough balls slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern or simply press gently into heart shapes.
  5. Bake: Arrange the shaped dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges develop a light golden hue.
  6. Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on them for several minutes to firm up. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring crisp texture.
  7. Serve: Enjoy these delightful heart-shaped peanut butter cookies as a snack with a glass of milk or package them as a thoughtful homemade gift.

Notes

  • For a festive touch, substitute some powdered sugar with colored sanding sugar to coat the cookies.
  • You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
  • If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly reduce the flour by 2 tablespoons.
  • Make sure not to overbake to maintain a chewy interior.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week to keep them fresh.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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