Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Peanut Butter; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cups Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 whole Egg; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 3/4 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, For Rolling; Dark Chocolate, Melted (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Peanut Butter
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1/4 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 whole Egg
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
3/4 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, For Rolling
Dark Chocolate, Melted (optional)

1
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
2
Beat in the egg and vanilla and continue mixing until combined.
3
Beat in as much of the flours as you can with the mixer. Then use a wooden spoon to stir in any remaining flour.
4
Cover and chill dough for about 1 hour or until easy to handle. I chilled mine overnight, but that's not necessary.
5
Preheat oven to 375 F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten the balls with the palm of your hand and put the flattened dough balls onto a work surface. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the heart shape. Then put the hearts into a bowl with the additional granulated sugar and turn them over to coat.
6
Place dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
7
Optional, drizzle with melted chocolate.
8
Calories per cookie without the chocolate: 45.3, Fat: 2.8, Cholesterol: 4.4, Sodium: 21, Potassium: 4, Carbs: 4, Fiber: .04, Sugar: 1.9, Protein: 1.1

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1/2 cups Peanut Butter, 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, 1/4 cups Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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