Evil Peanut Butter Cookies
Unleash your mischievous side with these "Evil Peanut Butter Cookies," a bold twist on the classic treat that will ignite your taste buds! These soft, chewy cookies feature the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter paired with the indulgence of dark chocolate chips, but it’s the unexpected hint of cayenne pepper that gives them their wickedly delicious edge. Topped with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for the perfect balance of salty and sweet, each bite surprises with a subtle heat that lingers just long enough to keep you coming back for more. Ready in under 30 minutes, these peanut butter cookies are irresistibly fun to make—and even more fun to eat—perfect for anyone who loves adventurous desserts with a unique flavor twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.75 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes) using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Lightly flatten each dough ball with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of coarse sea salt on the top of each cookie for a salty-sweet kick.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve your 'Evil Peanut Butter Cookies' with a mischievous grin, and watch your guests try to figure out the hint of heat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.5 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.5 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2147 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.4 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 290.0 g | ||
| Protein | 81.8 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2490 mg | 53% | |
*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.
