I took my favorite soft peanut butter cookies and gave them a little bakery makeover! 🤍 These cookies are thick, soft, buttery, and packed with peanut butter flavor. I finished them with a layer of chocolate on the bottom, a delicate chocolate drizzle on top, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. They look so fancy, but they’re actually incredibly simple to make! The chocolate adds just the right amount of richness without overpowering the peanut butter, making these perfect for cookie trays, gifts, holidays, or just because. I packaged several up to share, and they looked like they came straight from a bakery! If you’re a peanut butter lover, this recipe belongs in your baking rotation. Save this recipe for later—you’ll be making these again and again! ⸻ 🥜 Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients * 1 cup creamy peanut butter * 1 cup butter, softened * 1½ cups brown sugar * ½ cup granulated sugar * 2 eggs * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract * 1 teaspoon salt * 1½ teaspoons baking soda * 2½ cups all-purpose flour * Granulated sugar, for rolling * Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping) * Melting chocolate (for dipping and drizzling) Instructions 1. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 2. Add the eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking soda. Mix until well combined. 3. Gradually mix in the flour just until incorporated. 4. Scoop the dough using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop. 5. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar. 6. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand, then create the classic crisscross pattern using a fork. 7. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. 8. Chill the cookies for 30 minutes. 9. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. 10. Immediately after baking, use a biscuit cutter or large round cutter to gently swirl around each cookie to create perfectly round edges. Allow the cookies to cool completely. Chocolate Bottom 1. Melt the melting chocolate according to the package directions. 2. Pipe a swirl of chocolate onto the bottom of each cookie or pipe circles of chocolate directly onto parchment paper and gently press each cookie into the chocolate. 3. Allow the chocolate to set. Chocolate Drizzle 1. Melt additional chocolate and transfer it to a small decorating bag. 2. Snip a tiny opening in the tip and drizzle thin lines across half of each cookie. 3. Let the chocolate harden before serving or packaging. These cookies stay wonderfully soft and have the perfect combination of rich peanut butter, smooth chocolate, and a little crunch from the flaky sea salt. #ChocolateDippedCookies #PeanutButterCookies #BakeryStyleCookies #CookieRecipe #DeliciouslyBold - @deliciouslybold