Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies Recipe
These peanut butter fudge cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with deep peanut butter flavor, complemented by optional chocolate chips for a fudgy twist. With a quick prep and bake time, they're perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in a pinch. Naturally gluten-free (if using gluten-free oats) and made with just...
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1cupcreamy peanut butter (natural or regular
- unsweetened)
- 1/2cupbrown sugar
- packed
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 1large egg
- 1/2tspbaking soda
- 1tspvanilla extract
- 1/2cupchocolate chips (optional
- for extra fudge flavor)
- 1/4cuprolled oats or oat flour (optional for texture)
How to make Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies Recipe
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and fully combined. Add in chocolate chips and oats if desired.
Form Cookies: Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden. The cookies may seem soft, but they'll firm up as they cool.
Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips & Tricks
For perfect peanut butter fudge cookies, use room-temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and even baking. For softer cookies, slightly underbake them and let them set on the baking sheet. High-quality peanut butter adds richness, while a pinch of sea salt on top boosts flavor. Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips provide a nice contrast, and storing in an airtight container keeps them soft.
