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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies You’ll Love

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful blend of creamy peanut butter and rich cocoa, offering a wonderfully soft and chewy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 0.5 cup Shortening or butter for richer flavor
  • 0.5 cup Creamy Peanut Butter avoid chunky for smooth consistency
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk non-dairy milk for dairy-free version
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract almond extract for different flavor
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blend can be substituted
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder high-quality cocoa recommended
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.25 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shortening and brown sugar, and cream until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the creamy peanut butter, milk, vanilla extract, and the egg to the creamed mixture, and beat until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing and a better texture. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft.

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