These cookies combine rich peanut butter and chunks of chocolate into a soft, chewy dough. A swirl of melted chocolate on top finishes them off with style. Perfect for any cookie lover.
Preheat the oven to 360 degrees F. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside.
Make the Cookies
Place butter in a large bowl of a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment. Add icing sugar and cream the butter on medium mixer speed for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Sift the flour mix into the creamed butter. Mix on a low mixer speed just until a crumble starts to form.
Add eggs and peanut butter. Mix on medium mixer speed for 1 minute. Scrape off sides of the bowl.
Add peanuts and chocolate chunks. Combine everything together using a large wooden spoon.
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the dough out into round balls, dropping them 2 inches apart on the parchment paper. Flatten them gently with your hand.
Bake for 20 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Drizzle
Break chocolate into small pieces and place in a bowl. Set aside.
In a small pot, bring water to boil. Place the bowl with chocolate over the pot and mix with a spoon until the chocolate melts and has a smooth texture. Be careful not to burn yourself.
Using a fork, drizzle the melted chocolate over your cookies. If desired sprinkle with some finely chopped peanuts or salt flakes for garnish.
Notes
Don’t overmix: Stop mixing once the dough comes together to keep cookies soft. Use an ice cream scoop: This ensures uniform size and even baking. Cool completely: Let cookies cool before drizzling or the chocolate won’t set properly.