Salted Chocolate Drizzle Peanut Butter Cookies
These chewy peanut butter cookies are taken to the next level with a rich dark chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt. Sweet, salty, and utterly satisfying, they’re perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy a balance of bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Egg
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet, flattening slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set. Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Let chocolate set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use almond butter or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Swap dark chocolate with white chocolate for a sweeter contrast.
- Add crushed pretzels or chopped peanuts on top for texture.
- Make sandwich cookies with a chocolate ganache or marshmallow filling.
- Storage: In an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Place in freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm gently in microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, salted chocolate, dessert, cookies, chocolate drizzle, sea salt, easy cookies