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Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cookies

Indulge in these scrumptious Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cookies! Soft, chewy, and topped with rich chocolate frosting, they're a must-bake treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter divided into two portions
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter heaping; brands like Skippy or Jif work best
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 pinch salt optional and to taste
  • Chocolate sprinkles or jimmies optional and to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of light brown sugar, and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add in 3/4 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1 large egg, mixing until well combined and smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, 2 cups of confectioners sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once cooled, frost each cookie with a generous layer of frosting and sprinkle with chocolate jimmies if desired.
  10. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cookies!

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze for longer storage, ensuring cookies are completely cooled before wrapping.
  • Consider making a double batch and freezing half of the dough for fresh cookies whenever desired.