Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Horns
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter, buttery shortbread, and rich chocolate with these Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Horns! These delicate crescent-shaped cookies feature a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dough accented with a luscious layer of peanut butter and dipped in silky smooth semi-sweet chocolate. Topped with optional chopped peanuts for a delightful crunch, these cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty. Ideal for parties, holiday platters, or a simple treat-yourself moment, they’re as stunning as they are delicious. With an easy-to-follow recipe and only 40 minutes of prep time, these decadent cookies are a surefire crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone begging for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 200 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 grams Coconut oil or shortening (optional, for melting chocolate)
- 50 grams Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (approximately 2-3 minutes).
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Once the dough is chilled, divide it into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then shape it into a thin rope approximately 10-12 cm (4-5 inches) long. Form the rope into a crescent (horn) shape and place it on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, spread or pipe a thin layer of peanut butter along the top of each cooled cookie.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
Dip each peanut butter-coated cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Place the dipped cookies on a sheet of parchment paper.
If desired, sprinkle chopped peanuts over the chocolate before it sets for extra flavor and texture.
Let the cookies rest at room temperature or refrigerate them for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Horns!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 344.5 g | 442% | |
| Saturated Fat | 170.1 g | 850% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1751 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 459.1 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.3 g | ||
| Protein | 83.3 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1433 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
