Patriotic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Patriotic Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature; 1-1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup Chunky Peanut Butter; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 4 cups White Chocolate Chips; 6 teaspoons Vegetable Shortening; 1 drop Red Food Coloring; 1 drop Blue Food Coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature
1-1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
4 cups White Chocolate Chips
6 teaspoons Vegetable Shortening
1 drop Red Food Coloring
1 drop Blue Food Coloring

1
Preheat your oven to 375 F.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, combine the butter with the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until well mixed. Add the eggs one at a time, and continue mixing until the eggs are completely incorporated. Now pour the vanilla extract into the cookie dough and mix again for 30 seconds to combine. Add the chunky peanut butter to the bowl and mix for 2 minutes, or until the peanut butter is completely mixed into the dough.
3
Now add the salt, baking soda, and flour and mix slowly for 2-3 minutes. The dough should be very sticky.
4
Scoop the dough onto un-greased baking sheets (2-3 tablespoons per cookie) spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your hand and lightly press the cookie down to form a small disk (do not use a fork).
5
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges start to brown. Remove pan from the oven and let cookies sit on the pan for a minute before moving them to a cooling rack. Once the cookies are cool to the touch, move them to the refrigerator to cool completely.
6
While the cookies are cooling, separate the white chocolate chips into 3 bowls and add 2 teaspoons of shortening to each bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds and stir; then heat for another 30 seconds if needed to melt the chocolate. Add red coloring to one of the bowls and blue to another and keep the other white.
7
Once the cookies are cooled, place the cookies top side down into the plain white melted chocolate to coat the top of the cookie. Place cookies back on the cookie tray and then put the tray back in the refrigerator or freezer so that the chocolate can harden.
8
To add the red and blue stripes, use a spoon to spread the red and blue chocolate over 1/3 of the cookie, keeping a white stripe in the middle. Again, place cookies onto the tray and back in the refrigerator or freezer to harden. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

1931

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature, 1-1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar, 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, Patriotic 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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Patriotic Peanut Butter Cookies

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