These chocolate dipped peanut butter Christmas cookies start with a not too sweet, soft, but crunchy, old-fashion peanut butter cookie and are dipped in semi-sweet chocolate. These are a perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate and will be the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter!
In a stand mixer or with your electric mixer, cream together softened butter and peanut butter.
Add in granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 30 second to 1 minute.
Beat in the egg and vanilla. Then add the flour, salt and baking soda and mix until just combined.
Using a tablespoon measure, scoop the dough, rolled into a ball and place onto a lined or prepared baking sheet about 2-3 inches apart.
With the palm of your hand, press the dough down gently.
Then using a floured fork, create a cross hatch by pressing the fork one way (horizontal) and the other way (vertical).
Bake in a preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until just golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack for 10-15 minutes.
Chocolate Dip
While the cookies are cooling, in a microwave safe bowl, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted.
Dip half the peanut butter cookie in the chocolate or use an icing spatula to ice the cookies with the chocolate and place on a cookie sheet. Optional: crumble a peanut butter cookie or crushed peanuts on the chocolate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour or until the chocolate has hardened.