Elevate your dessert game with our irresistible Peanut Butter Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies – a delightful fusion of classic peanut butter, warm cinnamon, and a luscious, melting chocolate core. These cookies aren’t just a treat; they’re an experience waiting to happen.
Before diving into this extraordinary cookie recipe, don’t forget to explore some of our other beloved classics like our Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies for a timeless delight and our Classic Snickerdoodles for that perfect cinnamon-sugar comfort. They’re sure to become staples in your baking repertoire!
Discovering Culinary Inspiration: The Power of Blogger Cookbooks
As an avid home baker and cook, my cookbook collection is a treasure trove of culinary inspiration. While I appreciate all forms of cookbooks, those penned by fellow bloggers hold a particularly special place in my kitchen. There’s a unique authenticity and relatability that comes from recipes crafted by someone who shares their passion and experiences daily with an online community. These are often the cookbooks I reach for most frequently, the ones with dog-eared pages and splatters from countless delicious experiments. They feel like a trusted friend sharing their best secrets, making them invaluable resources for anyone looking to create memorable meals and treats for their family.
It’s with immense excitement that I introduce you to a fantastic new addition to this cherished category: the Our Sweet Basil Kitchen Cookbook, brought to us by the talented duo, Cade and Carrian Cheney, from the popular blog Sweet Basil. Having known Carrian personally for many years, I’ve always admired her approach to food—simple, wholesome, yet never sacrificing flavor or creativity. Our shared culinary preferences meant I had a strong feeling this cookbook would be a resounding success, and I was absolutely right!
This debut cookbook is a triumph, brimming with recipes perfectly tailored for busy families who crave delicious, home-cooked meals without the fuss. What sets it apart is that these aren’t just your typical, run-of-the-mill dishes. Cade and Carrian infuse each recipe with a touch of ingenuity, transforming everyday ingredients into something truly special. It’s a collection designed to bring families back to the kitchen table, fostering connections over genuinely enjoyable food. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, “Our Sweet Basil Kitchen” offers a refreshing blend of accessibility and inspiration, making cooking a joy rather than a chore.
A Closer Look at the Cookbook’s Highlights:
- Abundant Photography: Every single recipe in the book is accompanied by a stunning, mouth-watering photograph. This is a huge bonus for visual learners and anyone who likes to see what their dish should look like, making the cooking process even more enjoyable and less intimidating.
- Recipe Difficulty: The recipes span from easy to medium difficulty. While some baking recipes might require a touch more precision, the instructions are incredibly clear and well-written. This thoughtful approach ensures that cooks of all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced home chefs, can confidently tackle any dish in the book and achieve fantastic results.
- Ingredient Accessibility: You won’t find any obscure or hard-to-find ingredients here! Cade and Carrian prioritize using components that are readily available at your local grocery store, making their recipes practical and convenient for everyday cooking.
More Delicious Adventures to Explore in “Our Sweet Basil Kitchen”:
While the Peanut Butter Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies stole my heart, the cookbook is packed with many other tempting recipes I’m eager to try. Just a few that have caught my eye include:
- Peach Cobbler French Toast: Imagine a breakfast dish that combines the comforting warmth of peach cobbler with the indulgence of French toast. A truly decadent way to start your day!
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Buttermilk Biscuits: All the comforting flavors of a classic chicken pot pie, transformed into a hearty and satisfying soup, perfectly complemented by homemade buttermilk biscuits.
- Caprese Pistachio Salad: A fresh and vibrant twist on the traditional Caprese salad, with the delightful addition of crunchy pistachios for texture and flavor.
- Honey-Mustard Roasted Red Potatoes: Simple red potatoes elevated with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze, making them an irresistible side dish.
- Fresh Garden Salsa: Harnessing the freshest ingredients for a vibrant and flavorful salsa, perfect for snacking or accompanying your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
- Garden Skillet: A versatile and delicious one-pan meal, celebrating seasonal vegetables and simple proteins for a quick and nutritious dinner.
- Carolina Pulled Pork with Sauce: A slow-cooked masterpiece, yielding tender, flavorful pulled pork, complete with a homemade Carolina-style sauce for that authentic tangy kick.
- Asian Sticky Slow Cooker Ribs with Sticky Sauce: Fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in an irresistible sweet and savory sticky Asian sauce, made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
- Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie: A rich and creamy dessert featuring the delightful caramel notes of dulce de leche paired with sweet bananas in a classic pie.
- Lemon Cheesecake Mousse Cups: Light, airy, and bursting with bright lemon flavor, these individual cheesecake mousse cups offer a sophisticated yet easy-to-make dessert.
You can purchase Our Sweet Basil Kitchen on Amazon and embark on your own culinary journey!
Crafting the Perfect Cookie: Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, and Chocolate Harmony
With so many incredible recipes to choose from in “Our Sweet Basil Kitchen,” it was genuinely challenging to decide where to start. However, the moment I laid eyes on the Peanut Butter Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies, I knew these had to be my first bake. What immediately captivated me was the ingenious concept of a “hybrid cookie.” These aren’t just peanut butter cookies, nor are they simply snickerdoodles. They are a magnificent convergence of both, elevated by a surprising, gooey, and utterly decadent melty chocolate center. This combination is, without a doubt, a winning formula that promises an unforgettable taste experience.
Despite their seemingly complex flavor profile, these Peanut Butter Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies are surprisingly straightforward to make, proving that extraordinary taste doesn’t always require extraordinary effort. The unexpected synergy of creamy peanut butter, warm, aromatic cinnamon, and rich, melting chocolate has quickly become a new favorite combination of mine. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and tastes, making these cookies truly addictive.
For the ultimate sensory experience, these cookies are best enjoyed warm. The heat ensures that the chocolate center remains wonderfully ooey and gooey, creating a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth sensation that is simply divine. However, even after they’ve cooled, their deliciousness persists, offering a firmer, yet equally satisfying, chew. I opted for two chocolate discs in the center of each cookie, which I found to be the perfect amount to achieve that indulgent, flowing chocolate core without overwhelming the other flavors. If you’re a true chocoholic, feel free to add a third disc, or for a subtler chocolate hint, one disc works perfectly too.
Finding chocolate discs might seem like a specialized task, but I was able to locate them easily at my regular grocery store. If you’re having trouble, many larger big-box retailers often stock them in their baking or cake decorating sections. Alternatively, for ultimate convenience, you can always order chocolate baking discs online. No matter where you source your ingredients, the effort is well worth it for these incredible treats. Once you try them, you’ll understand why these Peanut Butter Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies were cookie perfection and why I’m already planning my next batch!
Peanut Butter Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies Video
For a visual guide to making these amazing cookies, you can often find a helpful video tutorial on the original blog post, demonstrating each step to ensure your baking success!
Peanut Butter Cinnamon Meltaway Cookies
Deborah Harroun
20 minutes
20 minutes
40 minutes
24
cookies
Dessert
American
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate baking discs or chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour,
1/2 teaspoon baking powder,
1/2 teaspoon baking soda,
1/2 teaspoon salt - In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix on medium-high speed 1 to 2 minutes, until it is creamy. Beat in the peanut butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for 30 seconds.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened,
1/2 cup brown sugar,
1/2 cup granulated sugar,
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter,
1 egg,
1/2 teaspoon vanilla - Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while the mixer is on low. Mix just until combined.
- Scoop a tablespoon of the dough into your hand and then flatten it out. Place 2 chocolate discs on top, then fold the dough over the chocolate, then roll into a ball, enclosing the chocolate in the center. Roll the ball in the cinnamon sugar and then place on the prepared baking sheet.1 1/2 cups chocolate baking discs or chocolate chunks,
1/2 cup cinnamon sugar - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes then remove from the oven. Serve warm.
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Recipe Notes:
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
Nutrition Information
Serving:
1
cookie
,
Calories:
170
kcal
(9%)
,
Carbohydrates:
23
g
(8%)
,
Protein:
2
g
(4%)
,
Fat:
9
g
(14%)
,
Saturated Fat:
4
g
(25%)
,
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
,
Trans Fat:
0
g
,
Cholesterol:
18
mg
(6%)
,
Sodium:
102
mg
(4%)
,
Fiber:
1
g
(4%)
,
Sugar:
12
g
(13%)
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If you’re a true peanut butter aficionado, you’ll love these other creative and delicious recipes:
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- Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies: A nostalgic twist on a classic, these soft peanut butter cookies are filled with your favorite fruit preserves, bringing back childhood memories with every bite.
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