Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies! Rich, moist, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe combines the classic flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for birthdays, cozy family nights, or simply as an everyday snack, these cookies are sure to impress. With a soft and chewy texture and easy-to-follow instructions, even beginner bakers can create a batch of these delightful cookies. Plus, they’re versatile enough to be enjoyed on their own or as part of a dessert spread. Discover your new favorite cookie recipe today!
Ingredients
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- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and peanut butter with a mixer until fluffy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill dough for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Scoop dough into balls (1 to 1½ inches) and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and press with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes; let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg