Calling all peanut butter and ice cream lovers! This blog post is dedicated to creating the ultimate indulgence – The Peanut Butter Cookie Sundae. Imagine warm, chewy peanut butter cookies topped with scoops of your favorite ice cream, a decadent hot fudge drizzle, and a sprinkle of everyone's favorite sundae toppings. This is pure bliss in a bowl!
Here's what you'll need to create your own Peanut Butter Cookie Sundae masterpiece:
Ingredients
- For the Peanut Butter Cookies:
- creamy peanut butter
- unsalted butter, softened
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- egg
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- For the Sundae:
- Your favorite ice cream (I used Blue Bunny® PB 'N Cones™ Ice cream)
- Hot fudge sauce (warmed)
- Creamy peanut butter sauce (optional)
- Chopped peanuts
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
Bake the Peanut Butter Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar, until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg just until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
Drop ¼ cup portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave space between the cookies for spreading. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before assembling your sundaes.
Assemble the Sundaes: Place a peanut butter cookie on a small dessert plate. Top with a generous scoop of your favorite ice cream. Drizzle with warmed hot fudge sauce and creamy peanut butter sauce, if using. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and finish with a dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry (optional).
Tips
- For extra gooey cookies, bake them for a minute or two less.
- The recipe will make twelve big 3 ½ - 4 inch cookies. I like to use a large ice cream scoop to make my cookies but you can use a dry ¼ cup measuring cup instead.
- You want the cookies to be really thick so don't flatten the scoops of dough before baking. They will flatten beautifully on their own in the heat of the oven.
- Get creative with your ice cream flavors! Try chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream, coffee, or even cookies and cream.
- Don't have hot fudge sauce? Warm up some chocolate chips with a little bit of milk or heavy cream for a quick and easy substitute.
- Make it a party! Set up a sundae bar with different ice cream flavors, toppings, and sauces, and let everyone create their own peanut butter paradise.
This Peanut Butter Cookie Sundae is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. So grab your favorite people, whip up a batch of these delicious cookies, and get ready to indulge in a sundae experience unlike any other!
Enjoy!
Recipe
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 jar Smucker's Hot Fudge Spoonable Ice Cream topping
- 1 container Blue Bunny® PB 'N Cones™ Ice Cream
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 can Reddi-Wip® original whipped topping
- 12 maraschino cherries
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Cream butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and peanut butter.
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Add egg and stir to combine.
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Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt just until combined.
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Scoop out ¼ cup portions of dough and set on parchment paper lined cookie sheets.
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Bake for 10-14 minutes until the edges begin to brown.
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The cookies will flatten a bit more as they cool.
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Let cool completely on the cookie sheet.
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Remove and create an ice cream sundae on top.
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Heat hot fudge according to instructions on jar.
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Scoop Blue Bunny® PB 'N Cones™ Ice Cream onto each cookie.
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Drizzle hot fudge and melted peanut butter over each scoop of ice cream.
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Sprinkle on some chopped peanuts.
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Add a swirl of whipped topping.
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Top with a maraschino cherry.
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The Partiologist
What a perfect way to spend a summer day..at an Ice Cream Bar!
Courtney Buteau
Those edible bunny ears are adorable! Love that they are blue, nice touch! Ice Cream Sundae bars really are a great idea for when you have company. It looks elegant and fun at the same time. Beautiful spread! #client
Beth
Thanks, Courtney! I'm glad you liked the blue bunny ears. They were a fun addition to the ice cream sundaes.