Looking for a delicious and heartfelt way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? These Peanut Butter Valentine’s Day Cookies are the perfect blend of creamy peanut butter flavor and festive charm. Whether you’re baking for your loved one or sharing with friends, this easy cookie recipe will steal hearts with its rich taste and adorable heart-shaped design. Ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible Valentine’s Day desserts? Let’s get started!
Ingredients :
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup red and pink candy melts (for decoration)
Optional: Valentine’s Day sprinkles or heart-shaped candies
Method :
Preheat the oven by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.Mix well after adding the egg and vanilla essence.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a another basin. Stirring constantly, gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture until a soft dough forms.
Form the Cookies: Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet after rolling it into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern, or use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for a festive Valentine’s Day desserts touch.
Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn brown. After five minutes of cooling on the baking sheet, move the cookies to a wire rack.
Decorate: Melt the red and pink candy melts according to package instructions. Drizzle over the cooled cookies or dip half of each cookie for a pop of color. Add Valentine’s Day sprinkles or heart-shaped candies for extra flair.
Serve and Enjoy: Let the candy melts set, then serve these Peanut Butter Cookies to your Valentine or pack them as sweet gifts!