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Peanut Butter Valentine's Day Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies filled with delightful peanut butter flavor, topped with chocolate heart candies, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 26-28 pieces chocolate heart candies unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar optional for rolling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set this mixture aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter for 1 minute on high speed until creamy.
  3. Switch to medium-high speed, then add brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and beat until combined, about 1 minute, scraping the sides as needed.
  5. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, beating until well mixed.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed until combined, creating a creamy dough.
  7. Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Optionally roll in granulated sugar.
  3. Place dough balls 3 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until tops begin to crack.
  4. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a plate.
  5. Gently press a chocolate heart candy into the center of each cookie.
  6. Freeze cookies for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.

Notes

Cookies can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 1 week or frozen for up to three months. Allow to thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds to enjoy.