Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle Cookie

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The Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle Cookie is a rich, decadent dessert that combines the classic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate in a soft, truffle-like form. It typically features a peanut butter cookie dough base, often stuffed or studded with chocolate truffles or ganache, and is a popular treat in American home baking and cookie shops.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cookie is high in fat and carbohydrates, with a notable amount of protein from the peanut butter. A single serving (one medium cookie) can range from 250 to 350 calories, primarily from sugars, fats, and refined flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg

Per 1 cookie (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'truffle' element often involves a molten chocolate center, creating a textural contrast that elevates it from a standard peanut butter cookie. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the peanut butter does provide some plant-based protein and healthy fats, making it a more satisfying treat than a purely sugar-based cookie.