Peanut Butter Valentine Cookies
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with melted chocolate hearts create a romantic treat perfect for Valentine's Day gifting or sharing.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl used to prepare cookie dough
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 melted chocolate container for spooning or piping hearts
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Roll dough into balls and gently flatten into rounds or heart shapes.
- Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft, then let cool briefly.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe melted chocolate into heart shapes on each cookie.
- Allow chocolate hearts to set at room temperature or chill for 15 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Sprinkle flaky salt on cookies for flavor contrast.
- Add chopped peanuts for extra texture.
- Substitute milk or white chocolate for variety.
- Package cookies in decorative tins for gifting.