Description
Rich, soft, and packed with flavor, these chocolate peanut butter cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing—it can make the cookies dense.
- If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked (they’ll firm up as they cool).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
[‘Room temperature butter is key to getting a creamy dough.’, ‘Measure your flour correctly to avoid dense cookies.’, ‘Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.’, ‘Bake a single cookie first to check the baking time and spread before committing to a whole batch.’, ‘Underbaking slightly keeps the cookies extra soft.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 3
Keywords: chocolate cookies, peanut butter cookies, easy dessert, quick baking, chewy cookies