Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Half Moons are an indulgent treat that combines a soft, chewy cookie with creamy peanut butter, all wrapped in a rich chocolate coating. With their delightful sweet and salty flavors, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to casual Tuesday treats. Whip up these delectable delights and experience the joy they bring to every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined; fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Dip cooled cookies into melted chocolate and let excess drip off before placing them back on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg