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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These soft and chewy chocolate peanut butter cookies are packed with rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion!


Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or peanut butter chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream Butter & Sugar:
    • In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk.
  • Combine & Add Mix-Ins:
    • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
    • Fold in chocolate chips or peanut butter chips if using.
  • Scoop & Bake:
    • Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
    • Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are set.
    • Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra crunch: Add chopped peanuts.
  • Make it fudgier: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg