Peanut Butter Cookie with Chocolate Ice Cream

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A Peanut Butter Cookie with Chocolate Ice Cream is a classic American dessert pairing, featuring a soft, chewy, and nutty cookie served alongside a scoop of rich, creamy chocolate ice cream. The cookie typically contains peanut butter, flour, sugar, and butter, while the ice cream is made from cream, milk, sugar, and cocoa. This combination is a popular treat in diners, ice cream parlors, and home kitchens across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a significant amount of energy and some protein from the peanut butter. A typical serving (one cookie plus one scoop of ice cream) can range from 400 to 600 calories, with key nutrients including calcium from the ice cream and vitamin E from the peanut butter.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	36 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin E	2 mg

Per 1 serving (1 cookie + 1/2 cup ice cream, ~180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pairing is culturally iconic in the U.S., often evoking nostalgia for childhood and casual indulgence. Nutritionally, the peanut butter adds a surprising boost of plant-based protein and healthy fats, which can slightly balance the high sugar content of the ice cream.