Description
Romantic Peanut Butter Valentine Cookies melt hearts with their rich, chocolatey charm and irresistible nutty essence. Homemade love comes alive in each delicate, sweet bite you’ll savor and share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113 grams)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (128 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180 grams)
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed (100 grams)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations:
- 24 chocolate heart candies (like Dove, Hershey’s, or Reese’s hearts)
- Red, pink, or heart-shaped sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, stirring gently until fully integrated and maintaining the light texture.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring methodically to develop a cohesive, tender dough that holds together without overmixing.
- Shape the dough into uniform balls, placing them strategically on the prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing to allow for gentle spreading during baking.
- Transfer the cookie-laden sheet to the preheated oven and bake until the edges turn a delicate golden brown, indicating a perfect balance of crisp exterior and soft interior.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few moments, enabling them to firm up slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- Use a light-colored baking sheet to prevent bottom of cookies from over-browning during baking.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking and help maintain heart-shaped design.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg