Chocolate peanut butter cookies are the ultimate treat, combining the classic flavors of peanut butter with a rich chocolate twist. Each bite offers mouthwatering flavor that will leave everyone craving seconds!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies: A Flavorful Combination
I live in a family of devoted peanut butter cookie enthusiasts. They often say, “Don’t mess with a sure thing!” This mindset created a bit of reluctance when I introduced my twist on an old favorite: chocolate peanut butter cookies.
This variation is quite similar to a classic peanut butter cookie but adds cocoa powder and chocolate chips. As a result, the cookies still retain that irresistible peanut butter taste but now have a delicious hint of chocolate. Even my peanut butter cookie purists can’t resist them!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies: Quick and Easy Prep
Making these cookies is a breeze. To streamline the process, I recommend using a cookie scoop to form round dough balls. This method not only speeds things up but also maintains a uniform cookie size. Additionally, if you like the look of a crisscross pattern on top, press the cookies with a fork. Otherwise, pop them into the oven without pressing.
Preparation Tips
Measure carefully by placing the dry ingredients in a measuring cup without packing (except for the brown sugar). Then, level off the top with a knife. Adding too much of the dry ingredients will make the cookies dry.
Have the butter and eggs at room temperature to make mixing easy.
Baking Tips
Bake the cookies until the edges start to crisp, leaving the middle soft. You can also rotate the pan halfway through the baking time to ensure the cookies cook evenly.
Chill the dough for 15 to 20 minutes to make it easier to work with. You can also spray the cookie scoop with cooking spray to help the dough release more easily.
Use parchment paper on the silicone baking sheets to prevent the cookies from sticking and for easy cleanup after baking. Alternatively, use silicone mats, which also keep the cookies from sticking. For easy cleanup, leave the mat on the baking sheet to wash and rinse it.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Equipment
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325⁰F. Using a mixer, beat together the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the eggs and mix well. Then add the peanut butter and vanilla and beat until well mixed.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together and add to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until well blended.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, place rounded dough scoops (about the size of walnuts) 3 inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. If you desire a crisscross pattern on top, flatten the cookies with a fork. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set but not overly brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to finish cooling.