Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies – A Perfect Sweet and Nutty Cookie Recipe

Peanut butter cookies are one of those classic favorites that you just can't get enough of, and it's for all good reasons. The flavor profile of rich peanut butter, sweet sugar, and crunchy texture makes for a truly compatible match. But adding a layer of creamy fudge and melted chocolate chips to this classic recipe will certainly land you irresistible peanut butter fudge cookies.

It may surprise you to know that peanut butter cookies have a rich and elaborate history. They date back to the early 20th century when the original peanut butter cookies were made from peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. They were baked in a wood-fired oven, and over time, became a huge hit. Today, peanut butter cookies which have evolved and adapted to fit local tastes and ingredients. Needless to say, they are now enjoyed worldwide, in many flavors and variations.

Check out this recipe for peanut butter fudge cookies here:

Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies

Ingredients:

• 251 gm flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 121 gm butter
• 252 gm peanut butter
• 253 gm sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 123 gm Cadbury Bournville chocolate
• 64 gm peanuts

Method:

1. First, you have to preheat your oven to 180°C, and cover a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, you need to whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and stir well.
3. Using an electric mixer, you have to mix unsalted butter and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl until they are smooth and creamy.
4. Gradually, you can add granulated sugar to the peanut butter mixture and beat until well mixed.
5. After that, you have to beat in eggs and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
6. Next, you can gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
7. Now, you should stir in Bournville chocolate shards and chopped peanuts.
8. Then, you need to scoop the dough into balls, about the size of a tablespoon each, and place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 6 cm of space between each cookie.
9. After that, you can bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
10. Next, you need to remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then place them on a wire rack to completely cool.
11. Finally, once the cookies are completely cool, you may serve them with warm milk, tea or coffee.
    
    

You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Remember to bake them just until they are no longer wet and are still a little soft on the inside. You can try to add an extra something to your cookies like a pinch of sea salt, some chopped peanut butter cups or peanut butter that has been mixed in with chopped peanuts - these combinations really give an extra flavor boost. Before baking, you may also press a peanut butter cup or a chocolate chip into the center of each cookie.

You probably already know that using peanut butter in your cookies will not only add a delicious nutty flavor, but will also provide your cookies with a beautiful texture, giving rise to a lovely creamy flavor and a delicate crumb. The chocolate chips, on the other hand, will add a delicious sweet flavor and a gooey decadence to the cookies.

These cookies can be served as snacks anytime of the year. They are soft and chewy and their delicious textures coupled with the sweet, nutty flavor make these peanut butter fudge cookies an irresistible treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. If you want to enjoy them in all their glory, you can serve them with a warm beverage. Alternatively, they can also be packed for lunch or as snacks. You can gift them in beautiful cookie packaging for brunches, parties and Thanksgiving dinners. The indulgent layer of fudge and chocolate undoubtedly become a favorite among kids. But overall, these cookies will charm you, your family members, your friends and your loved ones across all age groups and generations.