Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies — rich, chewy, and a bit gooey with the perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Shape the Cookies:
Scoop the dough (about 1 tablespoon per cookie) and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake:
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still looks soft. Be careful not to overbake, as they’ll firm up as they cool.
7. Cool and Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
These cookies are extra delicious with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top if you like a sweet-and-salty combo! Enjoy your chocolate peanut butter treats!