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Our soft baked White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are made with pantry staples and are sure to please the peanut butter lover in your life. And like many easy cookie recipes it comes together quickly, making it a great choice for busy moms.

These soft and chewy cookies feature nutty peanut butter paired with sweet white chocolate and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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We’ve leveled up the classic recipe by adding decadent white chocolate chips and then giving the cookies a dip in more chocolate and sprinkles (because life is better with sprinkles).

I love this easy recipe because I usually have most of the ingredients on hand and can whip up a batch at a moment’s notice. And the chocolate coating and decorations can be changed to coordinate with any special occasion or holiday, making this a versatile cookie recipe any time of year.

Looking for more tasty treats? Try our flourless peanut butter cookies and homemade Little Debbie Star Crunch.

With the ideal mix of smooth peanut butter, creamy white chocolate, and festive sprinkles, your family and friends are sure to love these soft and chewy cookies.

We’re sharing tips to help you get the best results with this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and a printable recipe card.

Whether you’re just looking for a good peanut butter cookie recipe for the cookie jar or gearing up for the holiday baking season these amazing homemade cookies tick all the boxes.

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Ingredients labeled to make peanut butter white chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients for White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

creamy peanut butter – use a chunky peanut butter if preferred
unsalted butter – softened to room temperature
granulated white sugar
egg – make sure it’s room temperature before starting
all-purpose flour
baking soda
salt
white chocolate chips – use your favorite brand
decorations – use colored sugar, jimmies or a sprinkle mix

Get the complete ingredients & directions in the recipe card below.

How to Make Peanut Butter White Chocolate Cookies

For starters, be sure that your butter is at room temperature. If it’s not, the cookies will have a slightly different consistency.

Prepare your baking tray by lining it with parchment paper or a baking mat and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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Combine the room temperature butter and peanut butter in a large bowl, and mix well by hand or at medium speed with an electric or stand mixer.

Add the sugar and beat until smooth.

Then add the egg and continue mixing.

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Finally, add the salt, flour, and baking powder and mix until you cannot see any more dry ingredients. You may need to use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Fold in about ¾ cup of white chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix the dough.

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Using a cookie scoop, drop the batter onto the lined baking sheet leaving 1-2 inches in between the cookie dough balls.

Bake cookies until they are lightly browned (this should take about 14 minutes).

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Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. While they are cooling, melt the reserved white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.

Dip each cooled cookie halfway in the melted white chocolate and lay them on a wire rack or parchment paper.

Add the sprinkles before the chocolate hardens. Allow the chocolate to set up before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Peanut Butter Cookies with White Chocolate

For best results make sure the butter and egg are room temperature before starting.
Make sure your baking soda is fresh.
Use a high quality chocolate chip like Ghirardelli. It has the creamiest texture and is easier to melt.
Be careful to not overbake the cookies. You want to pull them out of the oven as soon as they are lightly browned.
When melting the chocolate, microwave in short increments so the chocolate doesn’t separate.

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Recipe Variations

Use chunky peanut butter in place of the creamy blend. I haven’t tried this recipe with other nut butters or natural peanut butter.
Substitute semisweet chocolate chips or peanut butter chips for the white chips.
You can substitute white chocolate melting wafers or almond bark for dipping.
Use candy melts to change the color of the chocolate-dipped coating.
Change the sprinkle colors to coordinate with your celebrations and holidays like Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July, Halloween and Christmas.

How to Freeze and Store Leftover Cookies

For regular storage, place cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

To freeze: place baked, undecorated cookies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw the cookies before decorating.

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