Peanut Butter Cookies with Coffee Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Peanut butter cookies pair with a decadent coffee chocolate dipping sauce, offering a rich, sweet, and energizing treat.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
For the Coffee Chocolate Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and baking soda until smooth.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly with a fork, making that iconic peanut butter cookie pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and slightly firm.
- While cookies bake, prepare the dipping sauce by heating cream and coffee in a saucepan.
- Stir in chocolate chips and butter until smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat, then add vanilla and stir.
- Let cookies cool slightly, then serve with the warm coffee chocolate dipping sauce for ultimate dunking.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 220Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Vitamin B12: 2%Calcium: 4%
Iron: 6%
Magnesium: 5%
Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top of cookies before baking for that sweet-salty magic.
- Let the dipping sauce cool slightly for a thicker, richer texture.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle the sauce over the cookies instead of just dipping.