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    Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Oct 3, 2022 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

    My husband is obsessed with peanut butter cookies.

    He can pound 5 of them in one sitting. Just give him a big glass of milk and he can devour peanut butter cookies like the best of them.

    So after making peanut butter cookies for years, I wanted to elevate them and make them more gourmet by dipping them in melted chocolate.

    Oh my heavens, they are so heavenly! If you love chocolate and peanut butter together, these cookies are for you!

    I love that these are super easy to make yet they look straight from a bakery (but even better!)

    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

    Ingredients:

    • Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla
    • Chunky Peanut Butter
    • Flour
    • Baking Soda and Baking Powder
    • Salt
    • Chocolate Melting Wafers (Ghirardelli)

    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

    Tips and Q & A's:

    Can I use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky peanut butter?

    Absolutely! If you want a smooth, creamy peanut butter cookie, use creamy peanut butter. If you want a slightly crunchy yet soft peanut butter cookie, use crunchy peanut butter.

    I don't suggest using all-natural peanut butter in this recipe as there isn't enough moisture for this peanut butter cookie recipe.

    What type of chocolate should I use for the melting chocolate?

    I suggest using melting wafers like the Ghirardelli melting wafers. They are made to easily melt and are so quick and easy.

    You can also use chocolate bars chopped up and melted in the microwave at 50% power.

    If you use chocolate chips, I suggest adding 1-2 teaspoons of oil to the chocolate chips to make sure the chocolate doesn't seize up.

    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

    How to make Chocolate Ganache Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies:

    1. Start by creaming together butter, brown sugar, and sugar together for at least 4 minutes. This helps to create a smooth texture.
    2. Add in eggs, vanilla, and creamy or chunky peanut butter. 
    3. Fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Make sure not to overmix!
    4. Roll into balls and then dip into sugar and roll until the dough is evenly coated.
    5. Place the dough balls on a light-colored baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
    6. Bake until the cookies just begin to set up. If you want the peanut butter cookies to be soft and chewy, you want to underbake them slightly. Let cool completely.
    7. Melt the chocolate wafers according to package instructions. Once the cookies have completely cooled, dip half of the cookie into the melted chocolate.
    8. Place on an elevated cooling rack and allow the chocolate to set-up.

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    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

    Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

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    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24

    Equipment

    • kitchenaid mixer
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper baking sheets
    • turner
    • spatula set
    • cookie scoop
    • measuring cups and spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Butter
    • 1 cup Brown Sugar
    • 1 cup Sugar
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
    • 1 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
    • 2 ½ cups Flour
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • Sugar (for rolling)

    Dipping Chocolate:

    • 10 ounces Ghirardelli Melting Wafers or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips* or Chocolate Bar

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs, vanilla, and chunky peanut butter and mix them together.
    • Fold in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    • Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes-1 hour.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll dough into 2-inch balls. Place about ¼ cup of sugar into a small bowl. Roll cookie dough balls into sugar to coat.
    • Place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges become a light golden color. Do not overbake as these are supposed to be soft and chewy. Let the cookies rest for at least 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. 
    • Melt the chocolate in a bowl, according to package instructions. Once the cookies have completely cooled, dip half of the cookie into the melted chocolate and place it on a cooling rack to firm up.

    Notes

    If using chocolate chips, I suggest adding 1-2 teaspoons of oil to help create a smooth melted consistency. 
    If melting in the microwave, use a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on 50% power for 30-second increments, stirring after each time.
    Keyword chocolate and peanut butter cookies, Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Soft, chewy homemade peanut butter cookies dipped in melted chocolate. This peanut butter and chocolate cookie is rich and decadent and perfect for chocolate peanut butter lovers!

     

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    Comments

    1. Beth

      May 17, 2023 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      AMAZING!

      Reply
    2. Kathleen

      March 26, 2023 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      Wish I could edit my comment. The word 'day' should be 'say' instead.

      Reply
    3. Kathleen

      March 26, 2023 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are amazing, even without the chocolate. The chocolate is the proverbial "icing" on the cake, er cookie! However, contrary to what the notes day, I used my own all-natural, homemade peanut butter and it worked just fine. Wish I could post a photo, mine look just like the photo in the post.

      Reply
      • Melissa Stadler

        April 03, 2023 at 3:54 pm

        I am so happy to hear it Kathleen! I agree, the cookies are stellar with or without the chocolate top. Thanks for trying out my recipe, I am glad that you loved them!

        Reply
    4. Barbara K.

      October 03, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      How drippy does the chocolate get when you place the dipped cookies on a rack? Could I recycle the chocolate that drips off of them by putting it back into the bowl of melted chocolate?

      Reply
    5. Donna

      October 03, 2022 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      Great idea Melissa, I never thought of dipping them. I usually dip everything too. I love Peanut butter cookies myself. I will be dipping my next batch of these cookies too. Thank you for the recipe...

      Reply
    6. demi davis

      October 03, 2022 at 7:32 am

      my dad absolutely loves these and I can't wait to try them.❤‍🔥

      Reply

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