The pairing of peanut butter and chocolate has been one of America’s favorite flavor combinations for years, and my Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies are a special Valentine’s Day treat you can share with those that you love…or make just for yourself!
I’ve always cherished the classic Peanut Butter cookie. Did you know the first commercial recipe was published before WW 1? No wonder they have been a generational favorite.
I remember as a tyke in my parents mid-century home it seemed that we had an endless supply of these cookies in my Mom’s aqua kitchen. And they were always ready to be served after school with a tall glass of Borden’s Milk. (We had a Milkman and a Milk Box on the porch, did you?)
I’m always asked why is the hash-mark design used for decoration on Peanut Butter Cookies. Well, it wasn’t really a decoration. It was to assist in pushing down the dough so the cookies would bake evenly. I’ve always used a vintage family heirloom Rodger’s Brother’s silver fork dipped in ice water to do the trick.
Here is the original recipe with a few bungalow twists for Valentine’s Day. I’m sure your family will love these and they’re great for gifts as well! Heck, they’re worth making if it’s just for yourself! Enjoy.