Peanut Butter Chocolate Stars

Indulge in the perfect balance of nutty and sweet with these irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Stars! These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies start with a creamy peanut butter dough that's rolled in sugar for a delightfully crisp exterior. Baked to golden perfection and topped with a rich chocolate star while still warm, each cookie offers a heavenly burst of flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, parties, or afternoon treats, these festive cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will disappear in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)
• 36 Chocolate stars

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.

Step 7

Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar until fully coated.

Step 8

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate star gently into the center of each cookie.

Step 11

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1772.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8314.6

Total Fat 366.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 185.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 490.0mg	0%
Sodium 3648.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1155.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.1g	0%
Total Sugars 691.5g
Protein 130.1g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 946.7mg	0%
Iron 49.6mg	0%
Potassium 4789.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 54.8%