Description
Delightful cookies combining rich peanut butter with a sweet chocolate surprise, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate-covered almonds
- Parchment paper for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, and baking soda. Mix until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll them into balls, and roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place the sugared dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then gently press a chocolate-covered almond into the center of each cookie while they’re still warm.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For crunch, substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, peanut butter, dessert, family recipe