Chocolate Peanut Butter Moon Pies
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Chocolate Peanut Butter Moon Pies, the ultimate treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers! These homemade delights feature soft, buttery cookies sandwiched with a rich and creamy peanut butter filling, then dipped in a luscious semisweet chocolate coating for the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips, these moon pies come together in just under an hour, making them ideal for special occasions or as a cozy weekend baking project. Whether served as a dessert, snack, or gift, these delectable, chocolate-dipped cookie sandwiches will satisfy every sweet craving in the room.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup confectioners’ sugar (for filling)
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough into 24 evenly-sized balls (about 1 tablespoon of dough each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to create round disks.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Do not overbake. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the peanut butter filling, mix the creamy peanut butter and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth and thick.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter filling onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and glossy.
Dip each moon pie into the melted chocolate, ensuring that it is fully coated. Use a fork to lift the moon pie out of the chocolate, letting any excess drip off.
Place the dipped moon pies on a sheet of parchment paper to set. You can speed up the process by refrigerating them for 15-20 minutes.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Moon Pies! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 474.2 g | 608% | |
| Saturated Fat | 249.7 g | 1248% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 2844 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 932.4 g | 339% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.0 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 638.8 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 671 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 36.2 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 3658 mg | 78% | |
*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.
