Chocolate-Peanut Butter Candy Cookies

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Candy Cookies
75 min.
30
159kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate-Peanut Butter Candy Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich combination of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings. What makes them even more appealing is that they are dairy-free, making them a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a guilt-free dessert.

Ready in just 75 minutes and yielding 30 delicious cookies, this recipe is ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy at home. The vibrant candy-coated peanut butter candies add a pop of color and a delightful crunch, making each bite a joyful experience. The balance of sweetness from the sugars and the slight bitterness from the cocoa creates a harmonious flavor profile that will leave you wanting more.

Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just treating yourself, these cookies are easy to make and incredibly satisfying. The process of mixing the ingredients and watching them transform into golden-brown cookies is a rewarding experience that every baking enthusiast will cherish. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible Chocolate-Peanut Butter Candy Cookies that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter (from 14-oz jar)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 oz peanut butter candy pieces yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat sugars and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in peanut butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Stir in candies. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are set (centers will be soft). Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein7.98%
Fat45.63%
Carbs46.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.04
Glycemic Load
8.66
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4643478093102%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
1.41mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.88kcal
7.94%
Fat:8.35g
12.85%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
18.99%
Carbohydrates:19.11g
6.37%
Net Carbohydrates:18.16g
6.6%
Sugar:13.41g
14.9%
Cholesterol:5.46mg
1.82%
Sodium:135.39mg
5.89%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:3.29g
6.57%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.69%
Vitamin B3:1.59mg
7.94%
Magnesium:22.6mg
5.65%
Phosphorus:52.86mg
5.29%
Copper:0.1mg
5.11%
Folate:20.46µg
5.11%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.58%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.27%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.08%
Fiber:0.95g
3.81%
Selenium:2.65µg
3.79%
Iron:0.52mg
2.92%
Vitamin A:143.25IU
2.86%
Potassium:90.09mg
2.57%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.3%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.95%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.7%
Calcium:16.68mg
1.67%