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Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies

Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies for Fun and Festive Treats

Delight your guests with these easy-to-make Peanut Butter Paw Print Cookies, a charming twist on classic treats that will bring joy to any gathering!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cups Butter softened for rich texture and moisture
  • 1 cups Creamy Peanut Butter this star ingredient delivers that perfect nutty flavor
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar sweetens the dough and helps the cookies hold their shape
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar packed; adds depth and moisture for a chewy texture
  • 2 Eggs large ones to bind everything together and enhance richness
  • 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract adds a touch of aromatic sweetness that complements peanut butter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure and bulk for the perfect cookie base
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda a vital leavening agent that ensures a light, puffy texture
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt enhances the overall flavor and balances sweetness
For the Chocolate Design
  • 48 pieces Melting Chocolate Disks create the adorable paw print centers
  • 144 pieces Chocolate Chips use either dark or milk chocolate to form the cute paw toes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened butter and 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of packed light brown sugar; mix for about 2-3 minutes until well blended.
  4. Add 2 large eggs and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until fully combined and smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
  6. Form the dough into balls, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 7-9 minutes, until puffy but not overly browned; edges should be set and centers soft.
  8. Press a melting chocolate disk into the center of each cookie and add 3-4 chocolate chips around it to create the paw design.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving, allowing the chocolate to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For perfectly shaped cookies, use a small cookie scoop. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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