Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Horns
Indulge in the irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter, buttery shortbread, and rich chocolate with these Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Horns! These delicate crescent-shaped cookies feature a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dough accented with a luscious layer of peanut butter and dipped in silky smooth semi-sweet chocolate. Topped with optional chopped peanuts for a delightful crunch, these cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty. Ideal for parties, holiday platters, or a simple treat-yourself moment, they’re as stunning as they are delicious. With an easy-to-follow recipe and only 40 minutes of prep time, these decadent cookies are a surefire crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone begging for more!
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Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 120 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 200 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 grams Coconut oil or shortening (optional, for melting chocolate)
- 50 grams Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (approximately 2-3 minutes).
Step 2
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Step 4
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6
Once the dough is chilled, divide it into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then shape it into a thin rope approximately 10-12 cm (4-5 inches) long. Form the rope into a crescent (horn) shape and place it on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
Step 7
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets.
Step 8
Using a small spoon or piping bag, spread or pipe a thin layer of peanut butter along the top of each cooled cookie.
Step 9
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
Step 10
Dip each peanut butter-coated cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Place the dipped cookies on a sheet of parchment paper.
Step 11
If desired, sprinkle chopped peanuts over the chocolate before it sets for extra flavor and texture.
Step 12
Let the cookies rest at room temperature or refrigerate them for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
Step 13
Serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Horns!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (963.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4969.3 |
| Total Fat 344.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 170.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 500.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1750.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 459.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 221.3g | |
| Protein 83.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 188.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1432.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories