Peanut Butter Chocolate Stars
Indulge in the perfect balance of nutty and sweet with these irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Stars! These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies start with a creamy peanut butter dough that's rolled in sugar for a delightfully crisp exterior. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich chocolate star while still warm, each cookie offers a heavenly burst of flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, parties, or afternoon treats, these festive cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will disappear in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 36 Chocolate stars
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar until fully coated.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate star gently into the center of each cookie.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*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.
