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Peanut Butter Chocolate Heart Cookies

Jan 6, 2024 · 2 Comments

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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Heart Cookies are the ideal treat for Valentine's Day - or any day. This delicious cookie is crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and topped off with a dark chocolate heart.

several peanut butter cookies with chocolate hearts placed on top of cookie

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Surprise your loved ones with these peanut butter Valentine's Day cookies. Who can turn down a delicious peanut butter cookie with a dark chocolate heart?

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Ingredients

ingredients needed to create peanut butter cookies with chocolate hearts for Valentine's day
  • All-purpose flour: sift or whisk flour well to remove any lumps
  • Unsalted butter: bring the butter to room temperature before starting the cookie dough
  • Light brown sugar and granulated sugar
  • Peanut butter: use creamy peanut butter. If using a natural peanut butter be sure to stir well to incorporate the oil.
  • Baking powder and baking soda
  • An egg: bring the egg to room temperature before starting the cookie dough
  • Chocolate hearts: I used the Dove dark chocolate hearts for the cookies but you may use any brand you wish (note: the Dove hearts are 1" wide)

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

creaming butter and sugars together with a hand mixer to start cookie dough

Place room temperature butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a bowl. Using a hand- or stand-mixer, begin creaming together until light and fluffy (approximately 2 - 4 minutes).

using a hand mixer to add peanut butter to cookie dough for Valentine's Day cookies

Add the peanut butter. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.

mixing an egg into cookie dough using a hand mixer

Add the room temperature egg. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.

using a wooden spoon to stir flour into bowl to finish creating cookie dough

Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix on low speed or stir with a spatula until combined.

create a ball of peanut butter dough about one inch in diameter

Scoop approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into a ball.

rolling a ball of peanut butter dough in granulated sugar prior to baking to make a crispy cookie

Roll in granulated sugar until well coated. Rolling in sugar creates a crunchy cookie exterior.

placing peanut butter cookie dough balls on a baking sheet

Place the cookies onto baking sheets lined with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Leave approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes at 375° F. Cookies will be a golden brown and the edges turning crispy when done.

placing chocolate hearts on top of warm peanut butter cookies

Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes. Place a chocolate heart in the center of each cookie. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage

Store the peanut butter chocolate heart cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Alternatively, wrap well and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

overhead view of peanut butter Valentine's day cookies on a cooling rack

Top tip

Place the chocolate heart on top of the cookies while still warm. This ensures the heart will adhere to the top of the cookie. Allow the cookies to cool completely and the chocolate heart to set up firmly before serving.

FAQ

Can I make the peanut butter chocolate heart cookies gluten-free?

Yes. Substitute the all-purpose flour for the same amount of a gluten-free one-to-one baking flour. Many good gluten-free flour brands are available including King Arthur and Bob's Red Mill.

More Valentine's Day dessert recipes

Need more dessert ideas for your Valentine's Day celebration? Try these:

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    Easy Chocolate Raspberry Valentines' Day Tarts
  • heart shaped puff pastries with Nutella filling
    Hazelnut Puff Pastry Hearts
  • valentines day heart shaped cream puff with strawberries
    Heart-Shaped Cream Puffs Recipe

📋 Recipe

several peanut butter cookies with chocolate hearts placed on top of cookie

Peanut Butter Chocolate Heart Cookies

This delicious cookie is crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and topped off with a dark chocolate heart.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Cooling Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 52 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer or
  • Stand Mixer
  • 2 Cookie Sheet Pans
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients
 
 

Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • ¾ cup Peanut butter
  • 1 large Egg, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 24 Chocolate hearts

Instructions
 

Cookie dough

  • Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃)
  • Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
    1 ½ cup All-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon Baking soda, ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, begin creaming the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2 - 4 minutes on medium speed). Scrape the bowl as needed. Note: a hand mixer may also be used
    ½ cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature, ½ cup Granulated Sugar, ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • Add the peanut butter. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.
    ¾ cup Peanut butter
  • Add the egg. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.
    1 large Egg, room temperature
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined.

Sugar Coating

  • Scoop approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into a ball. Roll in the granulated sugar until well coated.
    ½ cup Granulated Sugar

Bake and Cool

  • Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  • Bake cookies for 10 - 12 minutes, or until tops and edges of cookies are browning.
  • Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes. Place a chocolate heart in the center of each cookie.
    24 Chocolate hearts
  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 129IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword peanut butter chocolate cookies, Valentines Day cookies
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Food safety

  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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Comments

  1. Lynda L says

    January 22, 2024 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    Love the peanut butter cookies! I made these with Hersey kisses but will make again for Vday with the cute heart chocolates.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      January 22, 2024 at 8:08 pm

      Hi Lynda, Thanks for letting me know the cookies worked well for you!

      Reply
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